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Recovery Coach - Per Diem

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
100 Blossom Street (Show on map)
Oct 24, 2025
The Recovery Coach assists participants in achieving and sustaining recovery, facilitates access to recovery-oriented systems of care, and bridges across fragmented treatment systems into a more holistic care model. They serve as motivator, ally, role model, and advocate, providing individualized and person-centered support without judgment, expectation, or requirements. This is a per diem role with variable hours based on program needs. Candidates must be able to travel between MGH's main campus, outpatient sites, and community-based programs as assigned. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide peer recovery support services to participants referred from any MGH addiction medicine program or site. Float flexibly between inpatient, outpatient, adolescent, perinatal, ED, and community-based programs as coverage needs arise. Serve as liaison between the recovery community, the treatment system, the medical system, and the participant's community supports. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address barriers to self-defined recovery. Conduct active outreach and engagement, including in community and health center settings. Support navigation of healthcare and social service systems; accompany participants to appointments as needed. Educate participants on harm reduction, multiple recovery pathways, and safe use practices. Offer peer coaching, motivational support, and help participants identify and pursue individualized recovery and wellness goals. Document encounters in the participant's medical record and communicate effectively with the care team. Participate in supervision, quality assurance activities, and team meetings as assigned. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials: CARC (Certified Addiction Recovery Coach) required within 18 months of hire. Completion of Recovery Coach Academy prior to hire, or within 4 months of hire. Experience: Minimum 2 years of sustained recovery at time of hire (3-5 years preferred). Experience working with people with substance use disorders 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented community resources and services. * Familiarity with harm reduction, multiple pathways to recovery, and evidence-based approaches including medication for addiction treatment. * Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills. * Ability to travel between MGH main campus, community health centers, and other program locations as needed. * Flexibility, adaptability, and strong time management skills. * Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. - Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families and staff, following principles of professional boundaries. - Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations. - Proficient in the use of office equipment and the computer Microsoft Word and Excel. - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain written records and reports. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.