Emergency Department Recovery Coach

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a PRN Peer Recovery Coach in Charleston to support patients with substance use disorders within the ED MOUD program. The role focuses on non-clinical peer support, motivational interviewing, and facilitating connections to outpatient treatment while collaboratively working with hospital staff.

Responsibilities include screening patients, coordinating care, and maintaining post-discharge contact to overcome barriers to treatment, with a focus on reducing stigma and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associates/bachelor’s in Human Services preferred.
• Active engagement in personal recovery of 3+ years.
• Certification in Peer Support preferred (SC course).

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen ED patients for problematic substance use; conduct brief interventions.
• Coordinate linkage to outpatient treatment and provide warm hand-offs to community providers.
• Act as patient advocate to reduce stigma and support recovery.
• Maintain post-discharge contact to address barriers to care and transitions.
• Attend meetings and complete documentation and reports; report patient outcomes.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Peer support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking a PRN Peer Recovery Coach in Charleston to support patients with substance use disorders within the ED MOUD program. The role focuses on non-clinical peer support, motivational interviewing, and facilitating connections to outpatient treatment while collaboratively working with hospital staff.

Responsibilities include screening patients, coordinating care, and maintaining post-discharge contact to overcome barriers to treatment, with a focus on reducing stigma and