Peer Recovery Specialist

Boulder Care; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Benefits package

HIPAA compliant setup

Job summary

Boulder Care is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Colorado. Work Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with a location that supports HIPAA‑compliant remote work.

The role emphasizes recovery‑oriented support using lived experience, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and navigation of opioid use disorder resources. Salary ranges hourly with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support.
• Active peer certification in good standing in Colorado.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer recovery support to patients with varying levels of need.
• Build trusting relationships that promote recovery and community connection.
• Use lived experience to support patients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Help patients establish recovery goals and develop practical strategies.
• Coordinate with clinical, care management, and community partners.
• Connect patients with community-based resources as needs are identified.

Skills

Peer recovery support

Certification in peer support

Communication skills

NAADAC/NCPRSS readiness

Job description

Boulder Care is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time position.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Reside in Colorado
• Have an active peer certification in good standing in Colorado
• Have 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support, including experience navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes
• Are available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time

About Boulder

Boulder Care is an award-winning digital clinic for addiction medicine, recognized for both innovation and high-quality patient care. Founded in 2017 by CEO Stephanie Strong, our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We provide Boulder patients with a fully virtual, multidisciplinary care team that includes medical providers and Peer Recovery Specialists who deliver personalized treatment, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and ongoing support. Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and a commitment to reducing barriers to recovery. Boulder partners with leading health plans, employers, and community organizations to ensure that our services are accessible and covered for the people who need them most.

Named by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Boulder fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and meaningful work that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and moves the addiction medicine industry forward.

About the role

At Boulder, Peer Recovery Specialists use their lived experience intentionally to support individuals with substance use disorders. You’ll provide independent, recovery-oriented support that is trauma-informed and grounded in harm reduction.

The role requires a strong foundation in peer support principles, sound judgment, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with individuals navigating complex needs and barriers to care. In this work, you’ll support patient autonomy, meet individuals where they are, and help patients identify and pursue recovery goals that are meaningful to them.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer recovery support to patients with varying levels of need and complexity
• Build sustained, trusting relationships that promote recovery, self‑efficacy, and community connection
• Use lived experience to support patients while maintaining clear boundaries
• Help patients establish recovery goals, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for achieving these goals
• Provide peer support during periods of increased vulnerability, including transitions in care and changes in recovery support
• Connect patients with appropriate community‑based resources as needs are identified
• Coordinate effectively with clinical, care management, and community partners
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to engagement and develop peer-based strategies to improve participation and connection to services
• Recognize risk, safety concerns, and situations outside the scope of peer support and elevate as needed
• Collaborate with team leadership to implement projects and initiatives as needed

Requirements for the role

• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support, including experience navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes
• Active peer certification in good standing in the state of residence, where available
• Current certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, or the ability to obtain certification within 9 months of hire
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have but not required

• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals utilizing non‑traditional pathways to recovery
• Demonstrated understanding of barriers faced by communities historically underserved by healthcare systems

Work environment

• This is a fully remote role, but candidates must work and reside in Colorado
• Employees must have a dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high‑speed internet to support HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Expected hours of work

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $24.52 to $28.32 per hour, commensurate with experience. Employees in this position are eligible for the comprehensive benefits package described below.

Hiring process

• First Interview (30‑minute phone interview)
• Conditional Employment Offer and Pre‑Employment Checks
• NOTE: Any employment offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, professional reference checks, and credential verification requirements. Candidates will receive additional information and any required disclosures or authorization forms before these checks are conducted.

Some of Boulder’s amazing benefits for regular, full‑time employees

• Contribution to meaningful, life‑saving work!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short‑term disability benefits designed to take care of our employees and their families
• Mental health support via Talkspace
• 4 weeks of PTO accrued per calendar year, increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years of employment
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hr for every 30 hrs paid
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (after 6 months of employment)
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Company‑provided hardware to support fully remote work

Our values

• Patients always come first
• Our opportunity is also our duty
• Move the industry forward, follow the data
• Facts to change minds, empathy to change hearts
• Turn bold ideas into even bolder action
• Strong individuals, stronger together