Recovery Coach

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks PTO

8.5 days sick leave + 10 holidays

Parental leave

100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, V̤

STD & LTD

401k

$50 remote work stipend

LinkedIn Learning

All equipment provided

Job summary

Bicycle Health, a telemedicine provider for opioid use disorder, seeks a Recovery Coach to deliver peer-based support and motivational guidance in a remote setting. You will document care in real-time, support patient engagement, and connect clients with resources to sustain recovery.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years as a peer coach, experience with virtual groups, and comfort navigating EHRs within a multidisciplinary care team. Flexible weekend coverage and travel up to 5% are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a peer recovery coach or equivalent
• 1+ year conducting virtual recovery groups
• 2+ years in medical/behavioral health with EHR documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Cultural awareness and confidentiality
• Ability to practice self-care while supporting clients
• Thrives in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time
• Personal experience with SUD treatment/recovery preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as contact point between clients and Bicycle Health program.
• Provide peer-based coaching and facilitate peer support groups.
• Document in real-time in the EHR with quality notes.
• Use patient management tools to track progress and engagement.
• Engage clients in conversations about substance use, treatment, and recovery.
• Provide information on community and online resources to support goals.
• Identify barriers to participation and communicate with clinical team.
• Apply Motivational Interviewing consistently in all interactions.
• Maintain communication with medical providers and support staff.
• Attend and contribute to all assigned meetings.

Skills

Peer recovery coach

Virtual recovery groups

Medical/behavioral health exp.

Strong communication

Cultural awareness

Confidentiality

Self-care

Team collaboration

Travel up to 5%

Lived experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Of the 10 million Americans struggling with opioid misuse, only 1 in 10 receive treatment. This is an accessibility crisis, and we are on a mission to solve it by bringing life‑saving care to the 89% currently left behind. Through a single app, Bicycle Health combines Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) with behavioral healthcare, drug screening, therapy, and peer support.

The Recovery Coach plays a vital role in supporting patients with opioid use disorder by providing peer-based recovery support as part of the Bicycle Health care team. The Recovery Coach meets with clients on a regular basis, documents the visit, provides peer support and reviews recovery goals. This role is crucial in delivering holistic care services by providing support across multiple systems and frameworks of care. This position focuses on engagement, motivation, and advocacy, helping patients navigate their recovery journey.

Location: RemoteSchedule: Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM-6:30PM/Monday-Wednesday 3:30PM-12:00AM EST

Training Schedule: First 4 weeks, Monday-Friday, 10AM-6:00PM EST

Target Pay: $23-25/hr - Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

• - 3 Weeks PTO + 8.5 days of additional sick time + 10 paid holidays
• - Paid parental leave
• - 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• - Employer Paid STD & LTD
• - 401k
• - $50 monthly Remote Work Stipend
• - Access to LinkedIn Learning
• - All equipment provided

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• - Serve as a contact point between established clients and the Bicycle Health program.
• - Offer peer-based support through one-on-one coaching and facilitation of peer support groups.
• - Document within the electronic health record in real-time while visiting with the client; document with a quality suitable to medical provider
• - Utilize patient management tools to track client progress, maintain engagement between medical visits, and document their participation in treatment and support services.
• - Engage clients in conversation and education about substance use, treatment, and recovery.
• - Gain knowledge of community, online, and other relevant support resources, and provide clients with information to help them achieve their treatment and recovery goals.
• - Identify barriers to full participation in the Bicycle Health program and communicate barriers to appropriate clinical team members as needed to address them.
• - Gain a deep understanding of the Motivational Interviewing framework and apply it consistently in all client interactions.
• - Maintain close, efficient communication with medical providers and other support staff involved in the care of assigned clients.
• - Attend and contribute to all assigned meetings.
• - Understand and support our identified program quality improvement metrics.
• - Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• - All other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• - Experience:
• - At least 2 years of experience as a peer recovery coach, peer support worker, or addiction counselor.
• - At least 1 year of experience conducting virtual recovery groups
• - At least 2 years of experience in a medical practice or behavioral health field, including EHR (Electronic Health Record) documentation and direct communication with medical providers.
• - Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to effectively engage with diverse audiences.
• - Exhibits cultural awareness and responsiveness, recognizing and respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients.
• - Understanding of confidentiality requirements for the handling of client information.
• - Ability to practice self-care to maintain emotional and mental well-being while supporting individuals with complex needs.
• - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team that focuses on company-level goals.
• - Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
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• - Lived/Personal Experience: Personal experience with substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery—either through one's own recovery journey or through close personal/professional relationships with individuals in SUD care to empathetically relate to patient challenges.

What makes this role unique:

• - Integrated Care Model: The Recovery Coach operates as an active, integrated member of a multidisciplinary care team, working in real-time alongside medical providers and support staff rather than in isolation.
• - Peer-Based Focus: It centers on lived experience, peer support (one-on-one and group facilitation), advocacy, and engagement to help clients navigate their recovery journey.

Why Bicycle Health:

• - Holistic & Multi-Framework Care: Bicycle Health emphasizes treating opioid use disorder through comprehensive support across multiple systems, focusing on motivation, engagement, and removing barriers to treatment.
• - Data-Driven & Quality-Focused: The organization measures success using identified program quality improvement metrics to continuously enhance patient care.
• - Team-Oriented & Supportive Culture: The role encourages thriving in a collaborative, goal-driven team environment that emphasizes employee self-care and mental well-being while delivering remote care.

#LIRemote #zrAbout Bicycle Health:

Bicycle Health is a telemedicine group that specializes in the evidence-based treatment of individuals with Opioid Use Disorder using buprenorphine. We believe addiction treatment should be available to everyone who needs it. And with our technology-driven approach, we work to reach as many people as possible. Our innovative model has achieved clinical outcomes that exceed expectations for standard-of-care in-person treatment nationally. Our mission is to increase access to high quality, affordable, convenient and confidential Opioid Use Disorder treatment for all.

Our Commitment to Candidates

• - Real Human Communication: No "black holes" - we promise a response to every single applicant. Our goal is to keep you in the loop with clear updates. While application review times may vary, we commit to giving you updates within 3 business days after every completed interview.
• - A Fair Start: We believe everyone deserves a real look. We never use AI to auto-reject candidates.
• - Thorough but Respectful: We have a high bar for our team, so our process is rigorous. However, we promise not to make you jump through unnecessary "hoops." We aim for a process that is deep enough to get to know you, but lean enough to respect your schedule.
• - Specific Feedback: We want every conversation with us to be worth your while. If you spend time interviewing with our team, we’re happy to share personalized feedback to help you in your career journey—if that’s something you’d find helpful!

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Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and physically reside within the US. Bicycle Health does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

Notice to Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:

Notice to Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Bicycle Health is not utilizing outside recruitment, staffing agencies, or search firms at this time. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and any unsolicited submissions will be considered the property of Bicycle Health with no agency fees owed. We respectfully request that agencies do not email or contact our employees regarding open roles. Thank you!