Remote Peer Recovery Specialist - Ohio

Tusk; Kentucky; Remote; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Talkspace

PTO 4 weeks

9 holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Ohio. You will provide independent, recovery-oriented support grounded in harm reduction and your lived experience.

You will work with a multidisciplinary virtual team to help patients set recovery goals, connect to community resources, and coordinate with clinicians and care management to navigate transitions. Eligible candidates must reside in Ohio and hold relevant certification; the role offers

Qualifications

• 2+ years in peer recovery support, including navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes.
• Active peer certification in good standing in the state of residence, where available.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Education

NCPRSS certification (NAADAC)

Job description

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Ohio. You will provide independent, recovery-oriented support grounded in harm reduction and your lived experience.

You will work with a multidisciplinary virtual team to help patients set recovery goals, connect to community resources, and coordinate with clinicians and care management to navigate transitions. Eligible candidates must reside in Ohio and hold relevant certification; the role offers