Recovery Coach

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Chelsea
100 Everett Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
Summary Part of an interdisciplinary team that provides support services for patients addicted to alcohol and other drugs during their first year of recovery. The overall goal is to monitor behaviors, care for and provide assistance to patients in early abstinence. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. -Assist new patients who enter the program with paperwork, orientation and settling in -Assists in implementing treatment plans. -Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with other in the agency. -Attends and participates in treatment team meetings. -Meets with patients regularly to assist them in their recovery. -Update system notes and data fields Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Recovery Coach [State Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified 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. - Provides outreach to the Spanish speaking community - Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred 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. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.