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Alcona Health Center

Peer Recovery Coach

Alpena, MI

$15 - $19.50/hr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Peer Recovery Coach Job ID: A26-086 Location: Alpena About Our Family: Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting ...

Alcona Health Centers

Peer Recovery Coach

Alpena, MI · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Peer Recovery Coach Job ID: A26-086 Location: Alpena About Our Family: Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting ...

Johns Hopkins Health System

Peer Recovery Coach

Columbia, MD · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Peer Recovery Coach Position Summary The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) provides supportive services to patients with substance use disorders by using lived recovery experience to encourage engagement ...

Growth Works Inc.

Peer Recovery Coach

Canton, MI · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

  • Retirement

Employer Sponsored Outings Job purpose The Peer Recovery Coach will provide peer recovery support services to individuals receiving services through Growth Works Inc. The Coach will link clients to ...

COMHAR INC

Peer Recovery Coach

Philadelphia, PA

$17.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Peer Recovery Coach works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement, hope, and self-directed recovery, while maintaining timely and accurate documentation. The ideal ...

CO-MHAR, Inc.

Peer Recovery Coach

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Peer Recovery Coach works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement, hope, and self-directed recovery, while maintaining timely and accurate documentation. The ideal ...

Catholic Charities

Peer Recovery Coach

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pay Rate: 23.07 per hour Catholic Charities of Baltimore Villa Maria Behavioral Health Clinic is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide non-clinical peer-based outreach to engage individuals ...

COMHAR, Inc.

Peer Recovery Coach

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Peer Recovery Coach works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement, hope, and self-directed recovery, while maintaining timely and accurate documentation. The ideal ...

Growth Works Inc.

Peer Recovery Coach

Canton, MI · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

  • Retirement

Employer Sponsored Outings Job purpose The Peer Recovery Coach will provide peer recovery support services to individuals receiving services through Growth Works Inc. The Coach will link clients to ...

Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Peer Recovery Coach

Columbia, MD · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Peer Recovery Coach Position Summary The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) provides supportive services to patients with substance use disorders by using lived recovery experience to encourage engagement ...

Judson Center

Peer Recovery Coach

Warren, MI

$16.32 - $19.09/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Peer Recovery Coach Behavioral Health, Warren, MI. * Flexible Work Schedule Options * 401(k) Match * Medical/Dental/Vision * Supplemental Insurances * Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay * Referral Bonus ...

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How much do peer recovery coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer recovery coach in the United States is $19.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a peer recovery coach?

Peer Recovery Coaches are individuals with lived experience in recovery from addiction or mental health challenges who support others on their recovery journey. They provide guidance, encouragement, and resources to help peers achieve and maintain long-term recovery. Peer Recovery Coaches do not offer clinical treatment or counseling, but instead use their personal experiences to inspire hope, build trust, and empower others to set and reach their own recovery goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a peer recovery coach?

To thrive as a Peer Recovery Coach, you need lived experience in recovery, a strong understanding of addiction and recovery principles, and often certification such as Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or similar. Familiarity with case management software and knowledge of local support systems and resources are typically required. Exceptional listening skills, empathy, and the ability to motivate and build trust set outstanding coaches apart. These skills are crucial for effectively supporting individuals through their recovery journey and connecting them to essential resources.

What are some common challenges peer recovery coaches face when supporting clients in early recovery?

Peer Recovery Coaches often encounter challenges such as building trust with clients who may be hesitant or ambivalent about recovery, navigating complex personal or social issues, and maintaining appropriate boundaries. Coaches must balance providing empathetic support while empowering clients to take responsibility for their own recovery. Additionally, they may need to collaborate closely with clinical staff and community resources to ensure clients have access to comprehensive support without overstepping their own non-clinical role.

What is the difference between Peer Recovery Coach vs Substance Abuse Counselor?

AspectPeer Recovery CoachSubstance Abuse Counselor
CredentialsPeer support certification, recovery experienceState licensure, certification (e.g., CADC)
Work EnvironmentCommunity programs, recovery centers, peer groupsClinics, treatment centers, hospitals
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, recovery organizations, healthcareRehabilitation facilities, mental health clinics
Primary FocusProviding peer support, motivation, and guidanceAssessing, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders

While both roles support individuals with substance use issues, Peer Recovery Coaches focus on peer-led support and motivation based on personal recovery experience, often without formal clinical training. Substance Abuse Counselors provide clinical assessment and treatment, requiring specific licensure and certifications. Both roles are vital in the recovery process but serve different functions within the treatment and support ecosystem.

How do I become a peer recovery coach?

To become a peer recovery coach, individuals typically need to have lived experience with recovery from substance use or mental health issues and complete specialized training or certification programs. Many states or organizations require a minimum age, background checks, and ongoing education to maintain certification and ensure effective support for clients.

What does a peer recovery coach make?

A peer recovery coach typically earns between $30,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and work setting. Compensation may include benefits such as health insurance and paid time off, and some roles offer flexible schedules or part-time options.

What qualifications do I need to be a peer recovery coach?

To become a peer recovery coach, individuals typically need lived experience with recovery from substance use or mental health issues and must complete relevant training or certification programs. Many states or organizations also require background checks and strong interpersonal skills to support clients effectively.
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Infographic showing various Peer Recovery Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, 57% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,551 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Peer Recovery Coach

Alcona Health Center

Alpena, MI

$15 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Peer Recovery Coach
Job ID: A26-086
Location: Alpena

About Our Family:
Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
Your Valued Contributions:
The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) is a practice-based PRC who directly supports AHC’s highest risk and complex care needs patients. In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the PRC operates as a personal guide and mentor for beneficiaries seeking, or already in, recovery from substance use disorders (SUD). Peer recovery coaches support a beneficiary’s journey toward recovery and wellness by creating and sustaining networks of formal and informal services and supports while role modeling the many pathways to recovery as every patient determines their own way. The peer recovery coach helps to remove barriers and obstacles, assists with practices of harm reduction, and links beneficiaries to resources in the recovery community. Services provided by peer recovery coaches support beneficiaries to become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Activities are targeted to beneficiaries at all places along their path of recovery.
1. Patient Care Activities
a. Assist Substance Use Disorder patients with setting recovery goals, developing recovery action plans, and supporting beneficiaries to live a full and meaningful life in the community through the individualized treatment planning process.
b. Conduct brief screenings of patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
c. Develop care plans to prevent disease exacerbation, improve outcomes, increase patient engagement in self-care, decrease risk status, and minimize hospital and Emergency Room utilization.
d. Utilize behavioral strategies to help patients adopt healthy behaviors and improve self-care in chronic disease management.
e. Promote self-management goals by supporting each patient to fully participate in communities of their choosing in the environment most supportive of their recovery. Utilizing a strength based perspective and emphasizing assessment of recovery capital by utilizing the total resources a patient has, to find and sustain recovery.
f. Assist patients in navigating the health care system.
g. Partner with external case management programs to coordinate care.
h. Ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress/ risk status.
i. Participate in risk rounds to assess high risk patients.
j. Complete follow-up appointments for providers due to missed appointments or provider absence.
k. Provide overdose and Narcan training to patients and family members.
2. Patient-Center Medical Home
a. Pro-actively support PCMH initiatives related to care coordination
b. Pro-active member of care teams in team-based care initiatives
c. Partner with PCMH staff to develop integrated care management programs
3. Communication and Health Information Entered into Patient Record
a. Enters appropriate treatment information into patient record in a timely fashion.
b. Progress notes documentation is completed accurately, is written, and maintained in a manner that is clear, complete, current, and organized in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
c. Progress notes entered into electronic record to insure appropriate ongoing patient care.
d. Continuously review charts for new and/or relevant information concerning clients.
e. Communicates patient’s health status to Care Manager RN to insure adequate provision of care.
f. Routinely speaks at site, MSS, and provider meetings to remind staff of the services offered through Care Management and to encourage referrals from all staff.
g. Works collaboratively with medical and behavioral health providers to enhance holistic care of patients within the Recovery Services Program.
h. Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the Recovery Services Program care team members and communicates resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s medical provider.
i. Maintain registry for Recovery Services Program for assigned region.
j. Completion of related paperwork and data entry into database.
4. To connect people in need to the right services or support, to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in a timely and appropriate way.
a. Identifying patient health and wellbeing needs.
b. Locating and guiding to local resources that can help patients to achieve identified health goals.
c. Enabling and empowering individuals to seek early intervention and prevention services.
d. Supporting and assisting individuals to contact; access and engage with local services to meet their healthcare needs.
5. Attendance
a. Ensures attendance and hours worked are accurately recorded.
b. Properly manages paid vacation and sick leave.
c. Responsible for regular, predictable attendance and to work hours as scheduled.
6. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information and safeguards all patient related information at all times.
7. Consistently adheres to organization rules, regulations, and policies.
8. Attends/participates in departmental meetings.
9. Follow current COVID-19 guidance from applicable agencies as it pertains to the role.
10. Exercise discretion and strict confidentiality with all information including but not limited to sensitive personal information, and medical information.
11. Consistently adheres to organization rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to the AHC Code of Conduct and Compliance policies.
12. Accepts and performs all other job-related duties, projects, and responsibilities, as required by the organization
Required Training amp; Experience:
  • Use of Electronic Health Records following internal training.
  • Word amp; Outlook
  • Possesses and maintains a current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification within six (6) months of hire.
  • Possesses the ability to secure transportation to allow for reliable and timely work attendance, including when business is required to be conducted at sites other than your primary worksite, which may include a personal vehicle, current State of Michigan driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance.
  • Possesses and maintains a current Michigan state licensure as a Peer Recovery Coach within six calendar months of date of hire.
  • Possesses and maintains a Community Health Worker Certification.
We’re Here For You:
Supporting Balance: As a part of our family, you will work full time with a negotiable starting wage, dependent on education and experience, with predicable scheduling, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.
Supporting Your Health: Low deductible Medical, Rx, Vision amp; Dental insurance at a minimal cost for employees.
Supporting Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan, FSA, Life, AD amp;D, amp; Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
Supporting Your Education: Continuing Education Assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Ready To Get Started?
Resumes and cover letters are accepted and welcomed in addition to your completed application.
Questions can be sent to pschaedig@alconahc.org
Fighting Against Discrimination:
Alcona Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alcona Health Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alcona Health Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transgender status), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alcona Health Center will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alcona Health Center encourages applicants of all ages.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.

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