Peer Recovery Coach - Substance Use Disorder Services/Detox Center - Covington, GA.

View Point Health

Job Title: Peer Recovery Coach

Job Code: SST012/Client Support Worker 3 or T1402/Social Services Tech Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: 8:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday with some evening hours required, occasional Saturdays

Base Location: Covington, GA

Division/Department/Program: Residential SUD Services/PACE Detox

The Peer Recovery Coach is an essential member of the multidisciplinary treatment team within a short-term, medically monitored detoxification setting. This role provides peer-based recovery support, engagement, and linkage services to individuals experiencing acute withdrawal and early stabilization related to substance use disorders. The Peer Recovery Coach uses lived experience, recovery-oriented principles, and trauma-informed practices to engage individuals, promote hope, and support timely transitions to appropriate levels of care. This position plays a key role in enhancing access to services, supporting treatment engagement, and strengthening continuity of care following detox.

PACE Detox Center is a 24/7 residential withdrawal management program providing medical monitoring, observation, and early recovery engagement for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

The Peer Recovery Coach works collaboratively with nursing, clinical, and residential staff to support individuals during a critical window of stabilization and decision-making. The role emphasizes brief, meaningful engagement, peer support, recovery education, and rapid linkage to ongoing treatment and community-based recovery supports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides peer-based recovery support using lived experience to engage individuals in early recovery conversations during detox.
• Conducts individual peer support sessions (ADSS) to promote treatment engagement, motivation, and goal identification.
• Model recovery-oriented behavior and reinforce hope, empowerment, and self-efficacy.
• Supports individuals in identifying recovery strengths, barriers, and next steps following detox.
• Completes screening activities as assigned to support timely access to care for individuals seeking services.
• Supports patient flow by collaborating with the Clinical Team Lead, Care Coordinator, and nursing staff.
• Assists with gathering and uploading documentation related to recovery planning and transitions of care.
• Assists with orienting individuals to the detox program, expectations, and available recovery supports.
• Facilitates brief psychoeducational or peer-led groups focused on early recovery skills, coping strategies, and engagement (as appropriate to length of stay).
• Provides informal recovery education and encouragement throughout the detox stay.
• Assists individuals with identifying and accessing next levels of care, recovery housing, outpatient services, MAT providers, and community recovery supports.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community partners, recovery fellowships, and service providers.
• Supports scheduling and coordination of follow-up appointments with View Point Health and community providers.
• Assists with transportation coordination as needed to support recovery-related appointments and transitions.
• Documents all peer interactions, ADSS services, and group activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record (CareLogic).
• Track and reports services are provided in accordance with agency policy and billing requirements.
• Obtains routine and random breathalyzer and urine drug screens assigned; ensures proper documentation, packaging, and submission per protocol.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and staffing discussions to provide peer perspective and recovery-focused input.
• Works collaboratively with nursing, clinical, and residential staff to support a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented milieu.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED AND three years of job-related experience in a social services-related position; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Services Technician 2 (SST011) or position equivalent.

Note: Position requires certification as a Certified Peer Specialist or eligible to obtain CPS-AD and willingness to share lived experience accessing behavioral health services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges
• Successful completion of CARES training and/or Peer Support Training.
• Experience delivering group skills training using evidenced based materials.
• Is FRIENDLY, KIND, and POSITIVE. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; enjoys working w/ others; is flexible, quick to adapt to changing, fast-paced environment.
• MUST HAVE great organization, time-management & documentation skills.
• Experience with adults with Substance Abuse Disorders/ Co-Occurring Disorders.
• Experience with CareLogic electronic health record

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience will enable the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year – and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
• No employee deduction for Social Security – means more money in your paycheck!
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.
• Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.