Recovery Coach

Responsibilities
Recovery Coach - Full Time !!
The Recovery Coach (RC) is a professional who is currently in recovery and has personal lived experience with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. The RC has undergone training designed to support peers who have similar experiences, focusing on instilling hope, facilitating the exploration of recovery paths, and aiding in the achievement of individual life goals.
This is a full time position working 40 hours per week. Working days are Monday - Friday.
At Arbour Hospital , we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 1909. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average 20 years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient-focused approach to behavioral healthcare. We are an important community resource for a wide range of vital behavioral healthcare services. We treat primary psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and constantly strive to meet the needs of our communities with treatment that address individualized behavioral health needs. We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community-based programs, and day treatment.
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Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with generous company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Further your education at a low cost through our Tuition Discount partnership with Chamberlin University

**Essential Functions**
The Recovery Coach will provide peer recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and will facilitate their attainment of sustained recovery. The primary responsibility of the RC is to advocate for the voices and choices of the individuals they support while minimizing power differentials. This position will enable patient access to recovery-oriented treatment for substance use disorders, resources, and community support groups. The Recovery Coach will maintain ongoing support for patients regardless of any relapses, serving as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for individuals with substance use disorders. The RC should possess a comprehensive understanding of community culture to effectively address barriers to successful recovery, tailor health messages, and provide connections to relevant community resources and treatment options.
Job Setting:
Outpatient
Recovery Support Program
Population Served:
Adults
Seniors / Older Adults
LGBTQI
Service Members, Veterans, & Families
Homeless Adults and Families
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalen t
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy is required
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team setting

EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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