Peer Recovery Specialist

Boulder Care; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Medical, dental, vision, and short‑/s

Mental health support via Talkspace

PTO 4 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks

Sick leave

9 paid holidays

Parental leave 12 weeks

401(k)

Company hardware

Job summary

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time position. This role supports individuals with substance use disorders using lived experience, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.

Candidates must reside in Oregon and have active peer certification and 2+ years of experience. Responsibilities include building recovery-focused relationships, coordinating with care teams, and helping patients set and pursue meaningful recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Reside in Oregon.
• Active peer certification in good standing in Oregon.
• 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.
• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals utilizing non-traditional pathways to recovery.
• Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

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.

Job description

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

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

• Reside in Oregon
• Have an active peer certification in good standing in Oregon
• 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
• Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Work environment

This is a fully remote role, but candidates must work and reside in Oregon. 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. Pacific 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.

Benefits

• 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

Hiring process

1. First Interview (30-minute phone interview)
2. Panel Interview (60-minute video interview)
3. 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.

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.

Our diversity statement

Boulder Care believes the people who manage our product and team should be representative of those who use the platform. This includes people from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the industry. We celebrate differences and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.