Hospital-Based Peer Recovery Coach

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being program

On-site gym

Nutrition coaching

Mindfulness resources

Wellness challenges

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journey from mental health and substance use disorders. Drawing from personal lived experience, you will provide non-clinical recovery coaching and help patients identify strengths while connecting with essential supports.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, families, and community partners to bridge gaps between clinical care and long-term recovery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Knowledge of community resources required.
• Register for Peer Certification within 6 months after hire.
• Current NM driver’s license preferred.
• Certified Narcan educator preferred.
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing Skills preferred.
• Previous hospital or ED experience preferred.
• Experience with confidential medical records and documentation preferred.
• Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one recovery coaching and peer support based on shared lived experience and recovery principles.
• Engage patients using Motivational Interviewing techniques to inspire positive change and support recovery goals.
• Build trusting relationships that foster hope, empowerment, resiliency, and self-advocacy.
• Assist patients in identifying personal strengths, recovery goals, and barriers to successful recovery.
• Connect patients with community resources, support services, recovery programs, housing assistance, employment resources, healthcare services, and other essential supports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, community organizations, funders, and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Support discharge planning by arranging follow-up appointments, transportation, and community-based recovery supports.
• Maintain contact with patients following discharge to encourage ongoing engagement and recovery success.
• Provide Naloxone education in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
• Track patient progress, outcomes, and program metrics while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Help create a positive, recovery-oriented environment that promotes patient growth, connection, and wellness.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating recovery, resilience, healthy coping strategies, and personal growth.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Community resources knowledge

SBIRT familiarity

Hospital/ED experience

Medical records documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's license

Narcan educator certification

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journey from mental health and substance use disorders. Drawing from personal lived experience, you will provide non-clinical recovery coaching and help patients identify strengths while connecting with essential supports.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, families, and community partners to bridge gaps between clinical care and long-term recovery.