Peer Recovery Coach

Community Medical Services
Sterling Heights, MI
Description

Monday - Friday 5:00am- 1:00pm

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Peer Recovery Coach. Under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, the Peer Recovery Coach is responsible for providing peer-based recovery support services to individuals with a substance use disorder. Using lived experience, the Peer Recovery Coach builds rapport, establishes trust, and empowers individuals to develop and maintain long-term recovery. This position provides guidance, mentorship, resource navigation, and motivation while upholding ethical boundaries, confidentiality laws, and Michigan Medicaid provider requirements.

As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:

  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
  • 401K retirement plan with match
  • Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
  • Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
  • Ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

  • Provide non-clinical, peer-to-peer mentoring and recovery support to individuals with substance use disorder.
  • Establish and maintain a professional relationship grounded in lived personal recovery experience.
  • Share recovery stories when appropriate to inspire hope and build connection.
  • Support individuals in developing, implementing, and monitoring their personal recovery plan.
  • Assist individuals with identifying and accessing recovery resources (community agencies, self-help groups, treatment providers, social support, and life skills programs).
  • Reduce barriers and connect individuals with services necessary for sustaining recovery.
  • Attend scheduled meetings, case reviews, team huddles, and community events relevant to coaching.
  • Document services accurately and on time in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
  • Model recovery-oriented behavior, healthy boundaries, professionalism, and respect for all pathways of recovery.
  • Maintain knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction strategies, and peer recovery best practices.
  • Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and person-centered support.
  • Represent the organization in a positive, professional manner at all times.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of two continuous years in recovery after the age of 18; three years preferred.
  • Personal experience receiving treatment for substance use disorder and navigating the recovery system.
  • MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Certification required.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable insured transportation.

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to form respectful and effective peer-based relationships.
  • Strong communication skills verbally, written, and active listening.
  • Ability to model recovery principles and ethical decision making.
  • Computer literacy includes Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, boundaries, and professionalism.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in varied environments.

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Posted 2026-02-27

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