Peer Recovery Coach - Specialist
Indiana University Health
Bloomington, IN, USA
Posted on Sep 5, 2025
Peer Recovery Coach - Specialist
Bloomington, IN, United States
Job Description
Peer Recovery Coach - Specialist
Shift: Part-Time, 20 hours, Days (Flexible Schedule)
Location: Bloomington Hospital – Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center (727 W. 2nd Street)
Location: Bloomington Hospital – Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center (727 W. 2nd Street)
Join Our Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center!
Are you passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey? IU Health’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center at Bloomington Hospital is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide hope, encouragement, and support to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder. If you have personal lived experience with recovery and want to make a meaningful difference, this is your opportunity!
Apply today — help others find strength and hope in their recovery!
Position Overview:
The Peer Recovery Coach supports patients and individuals across Indiana seeking or receiving treatment for substance use disorder. You will collaborate with treatment teams and community entities to develop and implement care plans, follow up with patients, and connect them to resources. Sharing your personal recovery story, you will serve as a positive role model to convey strength and hope.
You will participate in the admission process when appropriate, and recommend alternative treatment options if needed. The schedule is flexible, with a typical support window around 8 AM to 1 or 2 PM, including a Wednesday afternoon staffing meeting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support patients in individual and group settings, providing encouragement and guidance.
- Collaborate with treatment teams and community organizations to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Follow up with patients to monitor progress and provide ongoing encouragement.
- Share personal recovery experiences to motivate and inspire hope.
- Participate in admission evaluations and recommend appropriate treatment modalities or facilities.
- Support the overall recovery process by connecting patients with community resources and ongoing support.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Training: Completed Addiction Peer Recovery Coach training from Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA).
- Certification: Certification in Peer Recovery Services required within 6 months of hire.
- Experience:
- Personal lived experience in long-term recovery from substance use preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience as a person in long-term recovery preferred.
- Experience working with academic institutions or medical centers preferred.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws related to substance use treatment.
- Ability to share personal story in a professional, motivating manner.
Why IU Health?
IU Health provides a supportive environment where peer coaches can make a real difference in the lives of individuals battling substance use disorder. Join a dedicated team committed to recovery, strength, and hope.
For more information, visit: IU Health Benefits
About Us
- Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
- IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
- With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
- At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
- Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
About the Team
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
Job Info
- Job Identification 404129
- Job Category Allied Health
- Posting Date 2025-09-04, 10:52 a.m.
- Locations 2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN, 47408, US
- Job Schedule Part time
- Job Shift Day
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