Brown University Health
Recovery Coach
Morton Hospital · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- At least two years of sustained personal recovery required; two years of peer recovery support or related experience preferred.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
About the job
Provides non-clinical, peer-to-peer recovery support and helps hospital patients with substance use disorders connect to treatment, recovery services, and community resources.
What you'll do
- Engage patients in recovery coaching, motivational interviewing, and recovery-goal planning.
- Support care transitions through follow-up, referrals, warm hand-offs, and navigation of health and social services.
- Document peer services and collaborate with the hospital care team and community partners.
What they ask for
- Massachusetts-recognized Peer Recovery Coach or Peer Specialist certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire through a BSAS-recognized program.
- Lived experience in substance use recovery, including at least two years of sustained recovery and active engagement in personal recovery.
- High school diploma or GED; at least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and community resources; strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Nice to have
- Hospital-based or Emergency Department peer experience.
- Experience with justice-involved, unhoused, or underserved populations.
Pay
$18.00-$25.82 (ISO currency code and whether this is base salary or total pay not stated)
Tools
electronic medical record
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