SUD Peer Recovery Coach — Hope & Recovery Advocate

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance and Wellness Plan

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a SUD Peer Recovery Specialist with lived substance use experience to join the ROADs program. This role supports individuals on their recovery journey, providing encouragement, advocacy, and practical help as part of the treatment team.

The position benefits from a flexible schedule, with part-time or full-time options under negotiation, and a mission-driven environment that values staff contributions and the impact on people's

Qualifications

• The SUD Peer Recovery Specialist uses their lived experience with substance use and recovery to provide hope, encouragement, advocacy, and practical support to individuals working toward recovery.
• Peer support is based on mutual respect, shared understanding, empowerment and self-determination.
• Works as part of the treatment team while maintaining the unique role and boundaries of peer support.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with transitions into and out of Ridgeview’s Inpatient Unit and into recovery pathways.
• Provide encouragement, advocacy, education, and connection to self-help resources to support recovery goals.

Skills

Lived experience with substance use &

Job description

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a SUD Peer Recovery Specialist with lived substance use experience to join the ROADs program. This role supports individuals on their recovery journey, providing encouragement, advocacy, and practical help as part of the treatment team.

The position benefits from a flexible schedule, with part-time or full-time options under negotiation, and a mission-driven environment that values staff contributions and the impact on people's