Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist

Spring Health; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Fertility support

Wellbeing coaching

Professional development reimbursement

Donation matching

Job summary

Spring Health is a global mental health company offering peer recovery support for individuals with Substance Use Disorder. This fully remote role works Monday through Friday with a 12pm-8pm EST schedule (or equivalent in other time zones).

You will develop personalized recovery plans, collaborate with clinical teams, document interactions, and mentor new staff on best practices. The role requires certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist, at least two years of peer support experience, and

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing peer support to individuals with SUD.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Lived experience with mental health treatment.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles, and motivational interviewing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in Google Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals with SUD, utilizing personal lived experience to motivate members.
• Develop individualized recovery plans in collaboration with members, focusing on their unique strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to ensure a comprehensive, integrated approach to member care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of member interactions, progress, and outcomes.
• Advocate for members, helping them to access necessary resources and services within the community.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices in peer recovery support.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Skills

Peer Recovery Certification

Peer support experience

Lived experience - SUD

Lived experience - mental health

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Google Forms

Job description

Our mission: eliminating every barrier to mental health.

Spring Health is a global mental health company on a mission to eliminate every barrier to mental health. We're building a world where getting support is simple, personal, and built around the person, so care can continue through every job, move, health plan, and life stage.

Our AI-native platform helps us deliver personalized support across self-guided tools, coaching, therapy, medication management, and specialty care. With outcomes independently validated by JAMA Network Open and the Validation Institute, Spring Health reaches more than 170 million people worldwide through leading employers, health plans, and partners.

As an AI-native company, we believe technology should expand the reach, quality, and humanity of care. Every Spring Health team member is expected to use AI tools thoughtfully, apply human judgment to AI outputs, and keep building AI fluency in ways that support their role and our mission.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist

Reporting to the Team Lead, the Peer Recovery Specialist will work closely with our clinical and support teams to provide personalized support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Utilizing personal lived experience and specialized training, the Peer Recovery Specialist will guide members through their recovery journey, helping them navigate resources, build coping skills, and stay motivated toward their recovery goals.

This is a fully remote position, from Monday through Friday, with the following required schedule:

• 12pm - 8pm EST, or the equivalent in your respective time zone (i.e 9am-5pm PST, 10am-6pm MST, 11am-7pm CST).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals with SUD, utilizing personal lived experience to motivate members.
• Develop individualized recovery plans in collaboration with members, focusing on their unique strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to ensure a comprehensive, integrated approach to member care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of member interactions, progress, and outcomes.
• Advocate for members, helping them to access necessary resources and services within the community.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices in peer recovery support.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• High member satisfaction and engagement as measured by survey responses and retention rates.
• Session volume expectations (50-60 twenty minute sessions weekly).
• High member reassessment rates.
• Effective collaboration with clinical and support teams, leading to integrated and holistic care for members.
• Timely and accurate documentation of all member interactions and progress.

What We Expect From You

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing peer support to individuals with SUD.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery, demonstrating a strong personal commitment to the recovery journey.
• Lived experience with mental health treatment and recovery also strongly encouraged to support members with co-occurring conditions.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles, techniques, and best practices such as motivational interviewing, stages of change, and recovery capital.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and resourcefulness in navigating complex systems of care.
• Proficiency in Google Office Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all member interactions.

Bonus Qualifications

• National Peer Specialist Certification
• Bilingual

The target base salary range for this position is $32.00-$37.00 Hourly, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including stock options and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

Benefits Provided By Spring Health

Note: We have even more benefits than listed here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. All benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring Health. You and your dependents also receive an individual One Medical account which is valued at $199/year per user. HSA and FSA plans are also available.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2%
• A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
• Generous paid time off, 10 sick days, 12 paid holidays throughout the year, and a 1 month sabbatical leave granted at your 4 year anniversary
• We offer parental leave up to 18 weeks, depending on your eligibility including tenure and medical situation.
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
• Access to Wellhub, an on-demand virtual benefit that provides wellbeing coaching, and budget management.
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

Research shows that women and people from historically underrepresented communities often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification compared to other similarly-qualified candidates. At Spring Health, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to Thrive. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

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