Peer Recovery Coach

Catholic Human Services is currently recruiting for full-time and/or part-time MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coaches to serve Alpena County and surrounding communities. These positions support our SUD Health Home program and include both community-based care coordination and hospital-based Project ASSERT services within the Alpena Hospital setting.

 

Peer Recovery Coaches provide comprehensive care management and coordination of services for individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Coaches work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team that includes peer recovery coaches, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and hospital staff to support individuals in achieving and sustaining recovery.

In addition to community-based services, selected staff may provide Project ASSERT services in the Alpena Hospital setting, engaging individuals in need of substance use screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment during emergency department and/or inpatient encounters. This role strengthens coordination between hospital-based care and community behavioral health and recovery support services.

 

Primary Responsibilities Include:
• Providing peer recovery coaching and support for individuals with substance use disorders
• Supporting individuals with opioid, stimulant, and/or alcohol use disorders
• Assisting clients who are considering or currently engaged in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Providing Project ASSERT services within the Alpena Hospital setting (for applicable roles)
• Improving coordination between physical health, behavioral health, and recovery support services
• Connecting individuals to treatment, community resources, and long-term recovery supports
• Providing encouragement, advocacy, mentorship, and recovery-oriented support in both community and hospital environments
• Working collaboratively with Catholic Human Services staff and Alpena Hospital clinical teams

The ideal candidate will have lived experience in recovery from substance use disorders and a strong commitment to supporting others in their recovery journey. Applicants with a personal history of substance use disorder should have a minimum of two years in sustained recovery.

 

Required Qualifications:
• MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach certification
• CCAR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within both medical and behavioral health team environments