What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Coach - Full Time position at Mass General Brigham?
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional support to patients in their first year of recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. As a Recovery Support Specialist, your role will be vital in ensuring patients in early abstinence are monitored, cared for, and empowered in their journey toward long-term recovery.Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with fellow team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Support New Patients: Welcome and assist new patients as they enter the program, guiding them through paperwork, orientation, and helping them settle in with ease.
Treatment Plan Implementation: Play an active role in assisting the treatment team in executing comprehensive treatment plans, focusing on individual progress.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Bachelor's Degree PSYCHOLOGY preferred
Licenses and Credentials
Recovery Coach NH State Certification - within 1yr.
Experience
sustained recovery experience 2-3 years required experience working with people with substance use disorders 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families and staff.
- Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations.
- Proficient in the use of office equipment and the computer Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain written records and reports.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the ability to safely and effectively operate standard.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
