Lead Peer Recovery Support Specialist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, South Carolina, is looking for a Lead Peer Recovery Coach to oversee Peer Recovery Coaches across its locations. This role includes onboarding coaches and managing their certification, as well as handling administrative duties related to scheduling and patient interventions.

The ideal candidate must have experience in addiction recovery services and relevant certifications. This position is crucial for delivering supportive services to patients seeking recovery from substance dependence.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction recovery services.
• Certifications in Peer Recovery or Peer Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for Peer Recovery Coaches across MUSC.
• Onboard and maintain certification for Peer Recovery Coaches.
• Deliver non-clinical services to assist patients in recovery.

Job description

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Summary

The Lead Peer Recovery Coach reports to the Addiction Sciences Division of MUSC and provides oversight for Peer Recovery Coaches across MUSC locations, including MUSC Charleston. The role involves onboarding and maintaining certification for Peer Recovery/Certified Peer Support Coaches, managing administrative duties related to scheduling, coverage, and leave requests. The coach delivers non‑clinical services to assist patients in establishing recovery from alcohol and/or drug dependence, screening patients admitted to the ED, conducting brief interventions