Recovery Coach Intern

About the role#

The Recovery Coach Intern supports the Community Based Recovery Support (CBRS) program. This role provides peer-based assistance to individuals transitioning back into the community after substance use or mental health treatment. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week.

What you'll do#

• Provide emotional, social, and recovery-focused peer support to members.
• Assist members in identifying recovery goals, developing wellness plans, and building life skills.
• Help members strengthen recovery-supportive relationships with family, peers, and community networks.
• Collaborate with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and community referrals.
• Document patient engagements in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Assist with practical needs, including benefit applications, appointment scheduling, and housing stability efforts.
• Serve as a recovery liaison and advocate, supporting members in navigating medical, behavioral health, and social service systems.
• Participate in required weekly individual and group supervision.

What you'll need#

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience with substance use and recovery.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) and Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches (ECRC) trainings.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn program-specific systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, team-based program.
• Valid driver’s license and ownership of a car.
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Understanding of professional boundaries, ethics, and HIPAA regulations.

Location & details#

• Location: Brockton, Massachusetts.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: $23 per hour.
• Status: Part-time, 20 hours per week.