Addiction Recovery Coach Jobs

Addiction Recovery Coach jobs are open across behavioral health organizations, hospitals, community nonprofits, and correctional facilities, at every level from entry-level peer specialist to senior coach and program director, with specializations in substance use counseling, peer support, and case management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles75
Top stateIndiana
Top employerCayuga Medical Center
Top cityHenryville, IN
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Addiction Recovery Women's Afternoon Shift Lead
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Addiction Recovery Women's Afternoon Shift Lead
Ocean Recovery
Newport Beach, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$23 - $25/hr
On-Site

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Clinical Nurse for Addiction Recovery
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Clinical Nurse for Addiction Recovery
Colorado Community Care
Taos, New Mexico
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Case Manager (PRN) - Addiction Recovery
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Case Manager (PRN) - Addiction Recovery
Northern Path Recovery Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
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Addiction Recovery Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen
Lowell, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$59k - $67k.44/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Addiction Recovery Coach Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cayuga Medical Center8 open roles
Vinfen5 open roles
Anabranch Recovery Center5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in addiction recovery coach jobs.

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent state credential
  • Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder
  • Familiarity with motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care practices
  • Experience with case management, service planning, and client documentation
  • Knowledge of community resources, referral networks, and harm reduction strategies
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems for session notes and progress tracking

Tips for Your Addiction Recovery Coach Job Search

List your certifications above your degree

Employers scanning addiction recovery coach resumes look for CADC, CPRS, or CCAR credentials before anything else. Put your certification name, issuing body, and expiration date in a dedicated section at the top, not buried in education.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists addiction recovery coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to each care setting

A hospital-based role and a community nonprofit want different things. Highlight clinical documentation and EHR familiarity for the former, and community outreach metrics or caseload size for the latter. Swapping two or three bullet points per application makes a real difference.

Name your recovery pathway in your summary

Many employers actively recruit coaches with lived experience. If that applies to you, state your recovery pathway briefly and professionally in your resume summary. It's a credential in this field, not a liability.

Prepare a scenario answer about a client crisis

Interviewers for addiction recovery coach roles almost always ask how you handled a client relapse or escalating situation. Write out one specific example using the situation, your action, and the outcome before every interview, and practice saying it in under two minutes.

Negotiate start date around supervision hours

If you're accumulating supervised hours toward a higher credential, ask about the supervisor's availability and caseload before you accept an offer. Some sites can't offer qualified supervision, which stalls your licensure timeline regardless of pay.

Addiction Recovery Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most addiction recovery coachs?

The companies hiring the most addiction recovery coachs right now include Cayuga Medical Center, Vinfen, and Anabranch Recovery Center, with the largest share of openings in Indiana, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at community behavioral health centers, hospital systems with integrated care programs, and state-funded correctional or reentry services.

How many addiction recovery coach jobs are remote?

About 25% of addiction recovery coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth-based peer support services. Remote roles are most common in telephonic recovery coaching, care coordination, and digital health programs, while in-person requirements remain standard for residential treatment, correctional, and crisis stabilization settings.

How do you become a addiction recovery coach?

Start by completing a state-approved recovery coach training program, which typically covers peer support principles, ethics, motivational interviewing, and documentation. Then apply for a certification such as CPRS or CADC through your state's certifying body. Most employers also require supervised hours before you work independently, so seek a role or internship at a behavioral health agency to build that experience alongside your credential.

How do you get hired as an addiction recovery coach with little or no experience?

Focus on roles labeled peer specialist, recovery support specialist, or peer recovery coach, which are specifically designed for candidates with lived experience rather than clinical backgrounds. Completing a free or low-cost state recovery coach training and obtaining a provisional certification before you apply signals seriousness to employers. Volunteering at a sober living home, crisis line, or community health fair also builds concrete examples you can discuss in interviews.

What does the addiction recovery coach interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews, often with a direct supervisor and an HR representative. Expect scenario-based questions about how you would respond to a client relapse, boundary violations, or mandatory reporting situations. Some organizations ask you to describe your own recovery journey. Final-stage interviews at larger agencies may include a panel or a brief skills demonstration such as a mock coaching conversation.

Where can I find and apply to addiction recovery coach jobs?

You can find and apply to addiction recovery coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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