Peer Recovery Support Specialist / Coach

workithealth; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Birthday day

Mental health days

Floating holidays

Job summary

workithealth is seeking a dedicated Peer Recovery Support professional to provide remote group and one-on-one support for individuals with substance use disorders. The role emphasizes telehealth groups, documentation, and referrals within a harm-reduction framework.

The position requires peer recovery certification and at least one year of experience, with the ability to facilitate groups and adapt to various shifts, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Peer Recovery Support certification is required.
• At least one year of peer recovery experience.
• Experience facilitating support groups and familiarity with addiction recovery.
• Commitment to harm reduction and compassionate support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducation, skills, CBT, interpersonal and peer groups, with or without a set curriculum.
• Co‑lead multidisciplinary appointments with recovery coaches, counselors and medical providers.
• Respond to members via chat, email, and phone; share resources and referrals.
• Provide remote crisis intervention and manage support cases with empathy and sound judgment.
• Complete timely records in line with organizational and state standards, protect confidential information.
• Participate in supervision, meetings and audits; adapt schedules for evening and weekend groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Education

Peer Recovery Support certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role overview

Provide peer-based recovery support and case management to people with substance use disorders, primarily through telehealth groups and shared follow-up appointments. The work combines evidence-based group facilitation, individual member support, referrals, and careful documentation, with a harm reduction approach.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducation, skills, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and peer support groups, with or without a set curriculum.
• Co‑lead multidisciplinary appointments alongside recovery coaches, counselors, and medical providers.
• Respond to members through chat, email, and phone; share tailored resources and help with referrals and discharges.
• Provide remote crisis intervention and manage support cases with empathy and sound judgment.
• Complete timely records in line with organizational and state standards, and protect confidential information.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and audits while adapting schedules for evening and occasional weekend groups.

Requirements

• Peer Recovery Support certification and at least one year of peer recovery experience.
• Experience facilitating support groups and familiarity with addiction recovery.
• Commitment to harm reduction and respectful, compassionate support.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to stay calm under pressure and ask for guidance when needed.
• Case management experience; familiarity with electronic medical records, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 is relevant.
• Comfortable supporting adults and adolescents through remote services.

Nice to have

• Customer service experience.

Benefits and work setup

This is a full‑time remote role on four 10-hour shifts, with weekday evening groups and occasional weekend groups. The listed schedule is either 7 a.m.–6 p.m. or 8 a.m.–7 p.m. in the applicable U.S. time zone. Benefits include five weeks of paid time off, including a birthday day, mental health days, and floating holidays. Listed pay is $25 per hour. Any outside private practice must be disclosed; work involving facilitation requires written supervisor approval, and private clients may not be in the substance use disorder field.