Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist

Reporting to the Team Lead, the Peer Recovery Specialist will work closely with our clinical and support teams to provide personalized support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Utilizing personal lived experience and specialized training, the Peer Recovery Specialist will guide members through their recovery journey, helping them navigate resources, build coping skills, and stay motivated toward their recovery goals.

This is a fully remote position, from Monday through Friday, with the following required schedule:

1. 12pm - 8pm EST, or the equivalent in your respective time zone (i 9am-5pm PST, 10am-6pm MST, 11am-7pm CST).

What you ll be doing:

- Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals with SUD, utilizing personal lived experience to motivate members.
- Develop individualized recovery plans in collaboration with members, focusing on their unique strengths and needs.
- Collaborate with clinical and support teams to ensure a comprehensive, integrated approach to member care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of member interactions, progress, and outcomes.
- Advocate for members, helping them to access necessary resources and services within the community.
- Participate in ongoing training and career development to stay current with best practices in peer recovery support.
- Assist with onboarding and mentoring new team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

What success looks like in this role:

- High member satisfaction and engagement as measured by survey responses and retention rates.




- Session volume expectations (50-60 twenty minute sessions weekly).
- High member reassessment rates.
- Effective collaboration with clinical and support teams, leading to integrated and holistic care for members.
- Timely and accurate documentation of all member interactions and progress.

What we expect from you:

- Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing peer support to individuals with SUD.
- Lived experience with substance use recovery, demonstrating a strong personal commitment to the recovery journey.
- Lived experience with mental health treatment and recovery also strongly encouraged to support members with co-occurring conditions.
- Strong understanding of recovery principles, techniques, and best practices such as motivational interviewing, stages of change, and recovery capital.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with members.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and resourcefulness in navigating complex systems of care.
- Proficiency in Google Office Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all member interactions.

Bonus qualifications:

- National Peer Specialist Certification
- Bilingual

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📌 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist (India)
🏢 Spring Health Water
📍 India