Description
Recovery Coach (Peer Support Specialist)
Schedule : this is a PRN role that doesnt have a set number of hours it will work a week. It will most likely pick up weekend shifts.
Your experience matters
Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recovery Coach joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier
How youll contribute
A Recovery Coach who excels in this role with engage with clients in pre-recovery during active inpatient or outpatient treatment and stepping through the continuum of care to enhance stability durability and quality of the recovery process. This includes engaging in face-to-face interactions regularly with meaningful conversations drawing on their own recovery experiences and telephone and face-to-face interactions with families and other community supports. They serve as a role model mentor advocate case manager and motivator to recovering individuals and their families to promote long-term wellness. Additional responsibilities include :
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers :
Financial & Career Growth : 401 (k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
Applicants should have experience working with individuals with psychiatric / chemical dependency diagnoses. Additional requirements include :
Education : High school diploma
Experience : Minimum of 2 years in recovery from a substance use and / or mental health disorder
License : Valid drivers license
Additional Requirements : CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Peer Support Specialist Certification must be completed and obtained within one year from date of hire as Recovery Coach.
More about Memorial Medical Center
Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the southern New Mexico community for over 75 years. We are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission and recognized as a Stroke : 2025 Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus Award winner from the American Heart Association baby-friendly hospital from the World Health Organization and UNICEF and to have the only accredited / certified cancer and radiation oncology programs in southern New Mexico.
EEOC Statement
Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Recovery Coach • Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA