Recovery Coach- Boston Region

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient’s community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care
• Works collaboratively with treatment team to implement evidence-based services to patients with SUD
• Addresses barriers to successful recovery and serves as role model and advocate
• Counsels patients on accessing recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups
• Affords assistance in identifying treatment needs and determining appropriate level of care
• Affords assistance in data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation

Requirements

• High school diploma or HiSet certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and HIPAA regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient with office software, databases, and client management systems
• If in recovery from alcohol/other substances, must have 2-years of continuous sobriety
• Must be able to pass Massachusetts CORI and Drug Testing requirements
• Comfortable with multiple pathways to recovery from SUD and willing to embrace a patient-centered approach

Desired Skills

• Comfort in working in social service settings
• Clinical skills in motivational enhancement strategies
• Flexibility to adapt to unforeseen needs or circumstances
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Schedule

Onsite, full-time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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