Recovery Coach

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide non-clinical support to individuals presenting in the ED and/or inpatient units at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMassachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $37 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recovery management, including motivational interviewing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in documenting patient interactions in the EPIC system and providing education on substance use disorders.

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Motivational InterviewingRecovery ManagementEPIC DocumentationPeer SupportSubstance Use Disorder Education

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Hard Skills

Recovery PlanningTreatment Needs AssessmentGroup FacilitationReferral Follow-UpCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCommunicationAdvocacyProblem-SolvingConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Recovery Coach AcademyConnecticut Community Addiction Recovery Training

Industry Keywords

Substance Use DisorderAddiction RecoveryPeer Support ServicesCommunity Social ServicesPatient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide non-clinical support to individuals presenting in the ED and/or inpatient units at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals
Serve as a recovery guide and role model in recovery management
Help individuals identify and overcome barriers to recovery
Connect individuals with recovery support services and encourage hope, optimism, and health
Support problem-solving and advocacy to help individuals meet recovery goals
Educate individuals and family members on the recovery process
Coordinate with peer networks, natural supports, and community social service providers
Follow up on referrals and contribute to treatment plan revisions
Assess treatment needs and develop collaborative plans with patients and supports
Lead group recovery sessions
Address patient needs in the ED, inpatient settings, and community visitations
Follow up by telephone or text after discharge and continue engagement
Document in EPIC and complete administrative requirements
Educate patients and healthcare peers on SUD and AUD
Use motivational interviewing to explore causal factors and triggers
Provide linkage to peer networks and natural supports
Complete organizational training and act as a role model and advocate
Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

18 years or older
High school diploma required
Driver’s license and car required
Be a Peer with lived addiction experience
At least two years of current, sustained recovery without reoccurrence
Preferred: completed the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) Recovery Coach Academy or Connecticut Community Addiction Recovery (CCAR) training prior to working
Will be reviewed with current employee and timelines discussed for obtaining state licensure requirement as new requirements come out
Ability to communicate treatment and pathway options to patients
Time management and prioritization skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Ability to use motivational interviewing
Ability to document in EPIC system
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and advocate with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled