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Recovery Coach Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Recovery Facilitator - ACT

Kokomo, IN · On-site

$22.50 - $23.75/hr

Deliver recovery coaching treatment to take place in the home or community setting. * Meet UE (Unique encounters) as set by the department/manager. * Work evenings and weekends as assigned or ...

Deliver recovery coaching treatment to take place in the home or community setting. * Meet UE (Unique encounters) as set by the department/manager. * Work evenings and weekends as assigned or ...

Coach

Mishawaka, IN · On-site

$14.50/hr

As a Coach at Fleet Feet, you'll be the heartbeat of our community training programs providing ... Provide basic tips and guidance on topics like pacing, form, and recovery. * Collaborate with the ...

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How much do recovery coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for recovery coach in Indiana is $18.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.58 and $20.34 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 are Recovery Coaches?

Recovery Coaches are professionals who provide guidance, support, and encouragement to individuals recovering from addiction or substance use disorders. They help clients develop personalized recovery plans, connect with resources, and set goals for maintaining sobriety. Unlike therapists, Recovery Coaches do not provide clinical treatment; instead, they offer practical assistance, mentorship, and accountability to help clients navigate challenges in their recovery journey.

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 qualifications do you need to be a recovery coach?

Recovery coaches typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with specialized training or certification in addiction recovery or mental health support. While formal education requirements vary, certifications from recognized organizations can enhance credibility and job prospects; strong interpersonal skills and lived experience with recovery are also valuable assets.

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.

How much does a recovery coach charge per hour?

Recovery coaches typically charge between $30 and $75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and whether services are provided privately or through organizations. Rates may vary based on certifications, session length, and whether the coach offers in-person or virtual support.

How do recovery coaches make money?

Recovery coaches typically earn income through hourly or session-based fees paid by clients, or they may work for organizations or treatment centers with a fixed salary. Some coaches also offer group sessions, workshops, or online programs as additional revenue streams, often requiring relevant certifications and experience in addiction or mental health support.

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.

What does a recovery coach do?

A recovery coach supports individuals recovering from substance use or mental health issues by providing guidance, motivation, and accountability. They help clients set goals, develop coping skills, and navigate treatment options, often working in collaboration with healthcare providers. Recovery coaches typically have training in addiction or mental health and may work in community settings or treatment programs.
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What job categories do people searching Recovery Coach jobs in Indiana look for? The top searched job categories for Recovery Coach jobs in Indiana are:
What cities in Indiana are hiring for Recovery Coach jobs? Cities in Indiana with the most Recovery Coach job openings:
Infographic showing various Recovery Coach job openings in Indiana as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 84% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,587 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Recovery Facilitator - Community Based - Howard County (Skills Trainer/Case Manager)

4C Health

Kokomo, IN

$22.50 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

** Starting Wage, $22.50 to $23.75 **

Join a leader in community mental health with a vision for the future that sets the pace for associate self-care! Learn about 4C's 4-day, 32-hour work week by clicking below.

4 Day Work Week 4Ever

Do you want to see what Skills Training looks like at 4C Health? Click on this link for a quick overview of a day in the life of a Skills Trainer.

A Day in the Life of a Skills Trainer

Why work at 4C Health?

4C Health is a trusted, non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that has been proudly serving the communities of North Central Indiana for over 50 years.

We began as the designated community mental health center for Cass, Miami, Fulton, and Pulaski Counties. To better meet the growing needs of our region, we have expanded our services to Howard, Tipton, and White Counties.

Our workforce is the heartbeat of 4C Health-meeting the needs of our local communities every day. Don't wait-join our team and help move health and hope 4ward!

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for promoting mental health recovery through a person-centered approach focusing on independence and integration. This is accomplished through delivery of appropriate mental health assessment, treatment planning and intervention for clients impacted by emotional/behavioral impairment and serious, persistent mental illness who are targeted for mental health services by the Division of Mental Health. This position operates under minimal supervision and must exercise tact, judgment, and confidentiality in contact with the public, clients, and families, as well as fellow associates of the Agency. Work is very broad in scope and requires a high level of professionalism.

Growing Base Wage Opportunities up to $28.25

Additional Annual Compensation and Incentive Opportunities!!

  • Four-day (32 hour) work week
  • Make up to anadditional $525 per week by participating in Mobile Crisis On-Call opportunities in eligible counties
  • Eligible for $150/month ($1,800 annually) in student loan repayment,available at hire
  • Earn$750 for every person you refer who is hired and remains employed for 6 monthsand receive an additional $500 every year as long as you both remain employed
  • Bilingual wage premiums available for individuals fluent in Spanish or Burmese

Benefits:

  • Multiple health plan options to fit your lifestyle
  • Health premium wellness discounts
  • Employerpaid HSA contributions
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Dental and Vision
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employer paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products to choose from
  • Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance
  • Birthdays off paid

To see our full benefits and apply online go to our website:www.4CHealthIN.org

Requirements:

Education:

  • DSC Team/Juvenile Probation requires a bachelor's degree, all other Skills Trainers require a minimum a High School graduate or GED.
  • A degree or further education in social services, psychology or mental health preferred but not required.
  • If highest degree is High School Diploma, then candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of qualified work experience in behavioral health, have completed a technical certificate in behavioral health, human services, or other relevant social services or have 2 years (60 credit hours) of coursework.
  • If working in Substance Abuse case management must have or be working towards either state or national certification in addictions, licensure (LAC), or certification as recovery coach, such as, certification by Indiana Counselor's Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA) or the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).
  • If working in community based with DCS referrals, applicant must meet DCS service standards specific expectations for education and qualifications.

Experience:

  • Prior experience in a direct service position involving collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, case management, evaluation, skill development, or advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive health, education, social services, and/or restorative justice needs preferred but not required.

Background Checks:

  • 4C Health is a Drug-Free Workplace employer. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Candidates must be willing to submit to comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to criminal and child protective services checks.

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Complete client assessments that includeintake, evaluating a client's ability to meet the admission criteria for that particular department, identify presenting problem(s), history, medical information, family involvement, psychosocial/psychosexual information, and other pertinent information to form an appropriate clinical impression including substance use/abuse and abuse/neglect.
  • Complete a care plan, which accurately reflects the client's needs and ability to meet discharge criteria developing goals and objectives in the care plan under the supervision of the department manager, HSPP, and Agency psychiatrist that are time limited and behaviorally stated.
  • Function as a checks and balance for clinic metrics including care plan compliance, NOMS compliance, screening tools, demographic updates, medical history BPHC units, active caseload oversight, and other metrics in assigned clinics/program.
  • Document timely, accurately and in accordance with Agency policies utilizing current systems and practices.
  • Document accurate information, which reflects client progress based on the appropriate therapeutic modality. Therapeutic services will be time limited and specific to the presenting problem(s) of each assigned client.
  • Provide progress reports to referral sources as needed for each individual client.
  • Completes all necessary and required monthly progress reports and ensures appropriate case management.
  • Periodically communicate with the referring agency, at least monthly, to provide progress updates and obtain relevant collateral information from the referral source and other external treatment team members.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings with others involved in the client treatment plan (internally and externally).
  • Provide case management, skills training, and development as a primary intervention to all clients on caseload making sure that skills training is based on each individual client and their vision for recovery.
  • Provide direct service, case management and skill building intervention for referred clients and their families' addressing goals and objectives as outlined on the treatment plan.
  • Provide clinical client encounters based on billable counts of service, treatment needs, FTE, and area of services (school-based, home-based, group home, etc.) as determined by agency policy.
  • Deliver recovery coaching treatment to take place in the home or community setting.
  • Meet UE (Unique encounters) as set by the department/manager.
  • Work evenings and weekends as assigned or necessary.
  • Meet with assigned clients and/or families as frequently as outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Transport clients to appointments or other destinations when all other options have been exhausted and as clinically relevant. (relevant to the treatment plan).
  • Assist clients in the development of natural support systems to foster independence as much as possible.
  • Participate in continuing education pertaining to case management, mental health, addictions, or other areas applicable to services provided and populations served.
  • Upon meeting qualifications, it may be requested to participate in Mobile Crisis response or on-call services.
  • Complete required supervision (individual and group) per Agency policy. This includes 2 hours of clinical supervision per month for all Skills Trainers. Should Skills Trainer have primarily a DCS caseload they are required to attend 4 hours of clinical supervision per month.
  • Utilize the Wellness Recovery Action Plan as applicable with clients.

4C Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. 4C Health does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veterans status, or any other protected status under law.