ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Recovery Coach Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

The Emily Program

Nurse Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$101K - $125K/yr

Schedule * Full Time * Evenings and nights as needed to support staff * On call rotations How Nurse Managers Empower Recovery * Coach and mentor nursing staff at the site and ensure accuracy and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsRecovery Coach JobsRecovery Coach Jobs in Seattle, WA

Recovery Coach information

See Seattle, WA salary details

$15

$22

$28

How much do recovery coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for recovery coach in Seattle, WA is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.61 and $24.38 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.

More about Recovery Coach jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Recovery Coach jobs in Seattle, WA? The most popular types of Recovery Coach jobs in Seattle, WA are:
What are popular job titles related to Recovery Coach jobs in Seattle, WA? For Recovery Coach jobs in Seattle, WA, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Recovery Coach jobs in Seattle, WA look for? The top searched job categories for Recovery Coach jobs in Seattle, WA are:
What cities near Seattle, WA are hiring for Recovery Coach jobs? Cities near Seattle, WA with the most Recovery Coach job openings:
Recovery Coach jobs near you
Infographic showing various Recovery Coach job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, and 39% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,174 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 268

Telecare Corporation

Tukwila, WA

$26.36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Telecare Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare.  We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Peer Recovery Coach I engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with members served that assist the members to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Recovery Coaches provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Recovery Coaches respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for members served experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.  

Shifts Available:

Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 4:30 pm OR 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $21.65 - $22.52.  The full wage range goes up to $26.36.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• Certified Peer Specialist and/or completed Peer Support Training  

• One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral health challenges 

• Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care 

• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year 

• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

• Free CEUs, coaching and mentorship

• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships 

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (FHARPS) follow the Housing First Model, an integrated safe/affordable housing based on a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) . PSH is decent, safe, and affordable community-based housing that provides tenants with the rights of tenancy under state and local landlord-tenant laws. It is linked to voluntary and flexible support and services designed to meet tenants' needs and preferences. PSH makes housing affordable to individuals with disabilities and low (or no) income.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by position and location

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery, Peer Employment Training, PET

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

What Telecare Corporation employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Telecare logo

About Telecare

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Industry

Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alameda, CA, US

Year founded

1965

Social media

FacebookTwitter

View All Telecare Jobs

Apply