Peer Recovery Coach

Peer Recovery Coach

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) provides supportive services to patients with substance use disorders by using lived recovery experience to encourage engagement, recovery planning, relapse prevention, and connection to treatment and community resources. The PRC works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to provide brief interventions, coordinate referrals, and support patients throughout hospitalization and after discharge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder
• Knowledge of the recovery process and recovery planning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use SBIRT and motivational interviewing techniques
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with patients and families
• Skills in care coordination, community resource linkage, and follow-up outreach
• Ability to document services and work collaboratively with the care team

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients with substance use disorders throughout the care continuum
• Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator
• Conduct brief interventions using the SBIRT model
• Assist with recovery planning and treatment referrals
• Provide follow-up support after discharge
• Help connect patients to community support services, treatment, transportation, and appointments
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, ED staff, and other members of the care team
• Complete required documentation and reports
• Participate in team huddles, meetings, and trainings

Certification: This position requires Peer Recovery Certification