Recovery Coach
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Healthcare
Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health
Recovery Coach
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and has recently expanded across the state. We were recognized by The Boston Globe as the 10th Best Employer in Massachusetts and are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has been committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health care—and we're looking for a Recovery Coach with lived experience to join our team in Springfield.
As a Recovery Coach, you'll mentor, guide, and empower adults on their unique recovery journeys. Using motivational interviewing and peer support, you'll help individuals build recovery capital, develop wellness plans, and connect with healthcare providers, recovery networks, and community supports.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide recovery coaching services to a minimum of 20 individuals
- Facilitate goal-setting through SMART goals and wellness planning
- Offer education on relapse prevention, harm reduction, and recovery strategies
- Conduct weekly coaching sessions and at least one in-person meeting monthly
- Connect individuals with healthcare, housing, employment, and community supports
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in alignment with agency standards
- Engage with the broader recovery community and lead information sessions
What We Offer:
- Mission-Driven Work – Help others build hope and sustained recovery
- Career Growth – One-third of BHN's roles are filled by internal promotions
- Inclusive Culture – BHN values lived experience and diverse perspectives
- Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive pay, PTO, health insurance, and more
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Minimum of 2 years in sustained recovery from addiction (required)
- Completion of Recovery Coach Academy & Ethical Considerations training (or ability to complete within 4 weeks of hire)
- Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or working toward certification within 1–2 years (required)
- Knowledge of diverse recovery pathways (12-step, peer-based, harm reduction, etc.)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required)
- Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
At BHN, we believe recovery is possible and that lived experience is invaluable in helping others find their path. Join us in building stronger, healthier communities through compassionate, recovery-focused care.
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