Peer Recovery Coach II: Recovery Support Specialist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health – Washington Hospital Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach II to support patients seeking recovery from alcohol and drug use. The role emphasizes non-clinical services, linkage to treatment, and collaboration with a clinical team.

The position requires a Peer Recovery Specialist certification and a minimum of three years of personal recovery with sustained abstinence. The team focuses on patient-centered recovery planning within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to relate to patients and health professionals and build partnerships.
• Experience providing non-clinical recovery support and linkage to services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support during hospitalization and post-discharge.
• Assist with referrals to treatment services and service planning.
• Document required reports and conduct brief interventions for positive screens.
• Identify patient history and readiness to change; use motivational interviewing.
• Support patient and family with accessing community resources.

Skills

Peer support

Motivational interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job description

MedStar Health – Washington Hospital Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach II to support patients seeking recovery from alcohol and drug use. The role emphasizes non-clinical services, linkage to treatment, and collaboration with a clinical team.

The position requires a Peer Recovery Specialist certification and a minimum of three years of personal recovery with sustained abstinence. The team focuses on patient-centered recovery planning within a hospital setting.