Peer Recovery Coach

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to support patients with substance use disorders within a hospital setting. You will use lived recovery experience to mentor, motivate, and connect patients to treatment and community supports, both during hospitalization and after discharge.

You will engage patients in recovery planning, provide follow-up, and collaborate with care teams to reduce relapse risk and promote ongoing engagement in care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years in recovery; 2+ years in SUD/behavioral health roles.
• Lived recovery experience essential.
• CCAR training; MD certification within 6–12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to patients during hospitalization and after discharge.
• Engage patients in recovery planning and treatment linkage.
• Use SBIRT, motivational interviewing, and brief intervention techniques.
• Assist with referrals to treatment, community resources, transportation, and appointments.
• Conduct follow-up calls to support engagement and verify attendance.
• Collaborate with ED staff, social work, nursing, and other team members.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Serve as a resource for clinical team members on recovery support.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

SBIRT & motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Certification/Training: CCAR

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of Care Coordination and the Peer Recovery Coach Supervisor, the Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) provides direct support to patients with substance use disorders. The PRC uses lived recovery experience to serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator, helping patients reduce relapse risk and build long-term recovery. This role works as part of the interdisciplinary SUDs team, using SBIRT and motivational interviewing to engage patients, develop recovery plans, and connect them to treatment and community support services. The PRC also provides follow-up support after discharge to encourage continued engagement in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to patients during hospitalization and after discharge, as appropriate
• Engage patients in recovery planning and treatment linkage
• Use SBIRT, motivational interviewing, and brief intervention techniques
• Assist with referrals to treatment, community resources, transportation, and appointment coordination
• Conduct follow-up calls to support engagement and verify appointment attendance
• Support patients and families with understanding available community services
• Collaborate with ED staff, social work, nursing, and other team members
• Participate in huddles, staff meetings, and ongoing training
• Complete required documentation and reports
• Serve as a resource for clinical team members on recovery support

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• 2–3 years in recovery
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a substance use disorder, behavioral health, peer support, community outreach, or certified peer specialist role

Knowledge and Skills:

• Lived experience with recovery from substance use disorder
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships
• Familiarity with recovery planning, SBIRT, and motivational interviewing
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hospital setting

Certification/Licensure:

• CCAR training required
• Maryland state certification must be obtained within 6–12 months of hire; reimbursement provided after certification is completed

Salary Range: Minimum 22.33/hour - Maximum 36.86/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.