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How much do recovery coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for recovery coach in California is $19.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recovery coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Recovery Coach, you need a solid understanding of addiction recovery principles, motivational interviewing, and often a relevant certification such as Certified Recovery Coach or Peer Recovery Specialist. Familiarity with case management systems, documentation software, and telehealth platforms is commonly required. Exceptional listening, empathy, and the ability to inspire and build trust set top Recovery Coaches apart. These skills are crucial for guiding clients through recovery, fostering accountability, and supporting sustainable behavioral change.

What is a recovery coach?

Recovery coaches support individuals on their journey from addiction. As a recovery coach, your clients are in a recovery program for addiction, such as drug or alcohol programs, and your job is to help them create a recovery plan to overcome their addiction and stay sober. You are a mentor and role model and encourage your clients to work through difficult times and relapses. Your job duties include performing client intake interviews, leading group and one-on-one sessions, and collaborating with other staff at the rehab treatment facility.

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

Recovery Coaches often encounter challenges such as helping clients navigate cravings, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and rebuild trust with family and friends. They may also need to address setbacks or relapses with empathy while encouraging accountability. Building rapport and maintaining professional boundaries are essential, as is collaborating with clinical teams to ensure clients receive comprehensive support. Flexibility, patience, and strong communication skills are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Recovery Coach vs Addiction Counselor?

AspectRecovery CoachAddiction Counselor
CredentialsTypically no formal licensing; may have certifications like Certified Recovery CoachLicensed or certified, e.g., CADC, CAC
Work EnvironmentCommunity settings, peer support groups, outpatient programsClinics, treatment centers, hospitals
Industry UsageFocus on motivation, goal setting, peer supportFocus on therapy, assessment, treatment planning

Recovery Coaches and Addiction Counselors both support individuals with substance use issues, but Recovery Coaches primarily provide peer support and motivation without clinical treatment, while Addiction Counselors deliver therapy and clinical interventions. The roles often overlap in community settings, but their credentials and scope of practice differ.

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Infographic showing various Recovery Coach job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,020 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Recovery Coach - Men's Residential Step Down

HealthRIGHT 360

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$26.21 - $28.39/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.
Benefits and perks:
  • HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
  • Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

This is a union-eligible position.
The required work schedule for this position is: Sunday to Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
JOB SUMMARY
The 214 Men's Residential Step Down (MRSD) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 located at Alamo Square neighborhood in San Francisco. It is a 64-bed male transitional housing for individuals that have completed at a minimum of 30 days residential substance use disorder treatment. MRSD provides temporary housing to assist our clients in their next stage of sobriety.
Recovery Coach is responsible for assessing client needs and strengths in support of health and recovery. Through individual coaching with program specific requirements and case management, Recovery Coach assists clients in navigating systems of care while providing a supportive recovery environment. Recovery Coaches are responsible for maintaining and assessing the safety and security of the program and its residents through continued house runs while providing a supportive environment. Through effective communication, Recovery Coaches relay relevant information to other members of the interdisciplinary team and perform crisis intervention as needed. Recovery Coaches ensure that the facility environment is safe and welcoming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct services such as intakes, assessment, crisis intervention, and case management as needed.
  • Responsible for retention and completion of clients, facilitates individual coaching sessions with each caseload client.
  • Provides learning experience opportunities and offers support to assist clients in meeting their long-term recovery goals.
  • Proactively links clients to both internal and external resources based on their recovery needs and follows up on the progress/status.
  • Performs house runs to ensure and maintain accountability of all clients and the safety and security of the facility.
  • Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
  • The Recovery Coaches documents client updates and incidents in the facility log daily, performs CPR and First Aid as needed, and works weekends and holidays as needed.

Setting Responsibilities:
  • Facilitates community meetings and ensures compliance with facility rules.
  • Performs crisis intervention and communicates with team as unforeseen situations arise.
  • The Recovery Coach will document all client updates and facility incidents daily in the facility log.
  • Performs periodic house runs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
  • When assigned the DOT, documents, and accurately distributes client money, ensures client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for and holds facility keys and floater cellular phones.
  • As needed, accompanies clients to offsite appointments related to their recovery.
  • Attends and completes all required trainings and meetings as assigned by facility manager.
  • Plans and facilitates client celebrations and special events.
  • Recovery Coaches must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Documentation Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with each client and other available internal and external resources to develop transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client.
  • Properly documents all individual encounters and completes the discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments in timely manner.
  • Also, maintains accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.

And perform other duties as assigned.
  1. QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Credentials, and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Drug and Alcohol registration or certification recognized by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) preferred.
  • First Aid and CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Valid California Driver's License and automobile insurance.
  • Experience working successfully with diverse populations specifically with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
  • Must complete background check and live scan.
  • We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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