Certified Peer Recovery Coach

Certified Peer Recovery Coach

Job Summary
This position is a full‑time Certified Peer Recovery Coach at Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The primary role is to provide clinically-based peer support to clients residing at The Inn at Trails Corner, helping them create individualized recovery paths through individual and group sessions. The coach will familiarize themselves with community-based resources to assist clients with after‑care planning, engage in recovery-based activities, conduct discharge planning from partial hospitalization/individual outpatient programs, and routinely collect and enter data related to treatment eligibility.

The role requires collaboration with clinicians, care coordinators, family/supports, and community agencies to increase clients’ recovery skills and link them to continuing care resources. This is a part‑time, 24‑hour position.

• Provide peer support to residents at The Inn at Trails Corner.
• Facilitate individual and group recovery sessions.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources and after‑care services.
• Collect and enter treatment data accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to advocate for clients.
• Support discharge planning from PHP/IOP programs.

• Knowledge of recovery skills such as relapse prevention and coping strategies.
• Knowledge of community resources, particularly outpatient and MAT/MOUD programs.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage independent tasks and prioritize client and programmatic responsibilities.
• Ability to manage high‑stress situations.
• Ability to manage performance measures related to client outcomes.
• Recognition of the importance of family, social networks, community systems, and self‑help groups in treatment and recovery.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and inclusion of culturally diverse groups and people with disabilities.
• Understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to addiction and mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of insurance and health‑maintenance options to help clients access benefits.
• Judgment, leadership, and teaching/group facilitation skills in the field of alcoholism, drug misuse, behavioral, mental health, and trauma.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and other technology equipment.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company matching 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition savings with Chamberlain University.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Competitive compensation.

Current Connecticut certification for Certified Peers through one of the state-approved certification boards.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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