Mobile Recovery Coach & Peer Support Advocate

HealthLinc; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc in Newton, Morocco, IN 47963 seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to provide peer support and education on substance use and recovery as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT). The role reports to the Mobile Integrated Response Coordinator and requires daily county travel, with up to 25% travel and a day shift.

Responsibilities include recovery education across all stages, collaboration with law enforcement and EMS, and assisting patients with goal setting, transportation to MAT, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with addiction and/or mental health required; lived experience preferred.
• Knowledge of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• A valid driver’s license is required; driving/transportation during duties may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery education to patients at all stages of recovery.
• Assists with home visits to persons referred to MRT from partners or after overdoses.
• Maintains follow-up contacts to support ongoing recovery and re-engagement.
• Uses community resources and assesses appropriateness of services for patients.
• Transports patients to MAT appointments when necessary.
• Helps patients articulate personal goals and recovery steps.
• Identifies personal strengths and recovery skills for daily living.
• Observes progress and reinforces recovery goals.
• Supports vocational choices and helps overcome job-related anxieties.
• Models recovery experiences to clients and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Travels daily within assigned county; participates in on-call schedule.
• Engages in PCMH-aligned quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Prioritization

Communication skills

Driving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Phone system

Office equipment

Printers/Fax

Job description

HealthLinc in Newton, Morocco, IN 47963 seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to provide peer support and education on substance use and recovery as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT). The role reports to the Mobile Integrated Response Coordinator and requires daily county travel, with up to 25% travel and a day shift.

Responsibilities include recovery education across all stages, collaboration with law enforcement and EMS, and assisting patients with goal setting, transportation to MAT, and