Recovery Coach Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Recovery Coach Massachusetts General Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Boston 100 Blossom Street (Show on map) Jun 21, 2025
This is a full-time in person position which requires being onsite at the MGH bridge clinic located on the main campus. The work week schedule is Monday through Friday.
This position will be based in the MGH Bridge Clinic, a transitional outpatient clinic that provides urgent access to treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and works to connect patients to long-term care in their community of choice. The position would also require the recovery coach to engage with female identifying participants interested in recovery coaching services that have been admitted to inpatient units. Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Bachelor’s Degree

PSYCHOLOGY

preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Recovery Coach [State Certification]

• Generic
• HR Only preferred Certified Recovery Support Worker [CRSW
• Hampshire]
• Hampshire Board for Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals preferred
  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. Physical Requirements
  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%)
  Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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