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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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Looking for invested and dedicated staff to support our clients as they build their new lives. We have been around for 24 years and counting! We are a 14 bed Women's detox and residential treatment facility that specializes in long term care of substance use.
Position Summary:
The Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations of Ocean Recovery Women’s house while under the administrative supervision of the House Supervisor. The House Shift Lead will assist in clerical duties in the office, assisting management with specific needs for clients, Delegate daily tasks to Support Staff and reporting any concerns with clients to the appropriate person (i.e. Program Director, Case Manager, Therapist, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Women's House Shift Lead will have completed general education requirements and/or have completed at least some college.
- Must have quality writing skills and word processing skills.
- Works well with limited oversight, can manage various tasks as assigned (time management skills).
- Professionalism and the ability to work in challenging situations.
- Experience creating and managing staff schedule
- Experience managing a team providing 24 hour round-the-clock care and supervision
- Knowledge of medication observation process and medication audit process
- Knowledge of State DHCS requirements and expectations
- Familiarity and knowledge of 12 step recovery.
- Experience in the field of chemical dependency, eating disorders, and/or mental health, preferred.
Duties:
- Communicate with medical staff to ensure quality of care for detox and incidental medical services.
- Performs all clerical duties in the office, including telephone answering, supply inventory, and assembling client packets and program materials.
- Oversees the arrival of new intake on property
- Oversees the logistics of client transportation (Dr’s appointments, dentists, grocery etc)
- Responsible for maintenance of a healthy and safe environment, including the maintenance of all facilities, vehicles, and grounds. Will report maintenance issues to the supervisor. (Women's House Supervisor)
- Maintains operational finances, including client funds and tracking petty cash monies.
- Maintains and ensures the security of all patient and program records.
- Responsible for proper follow through regarding client care scheduling needs and coordinating on-site and offsite appointments as needed.
- Reports change in client behaviors to appropriate staff members, based on established protocols.
- Maintains boundaries with clients, and refers clients to clinical staff if asked questions from client(s) regarding their treatment plans.
- Assists administration in scheduling team and individual meetings, conferences, client appointments, new admitting clients, and outings.
- Must provide courteous and efficient customer service to all potential and current clients and family members, as well as referral sources.
- May be required to transport clients to outside meetings, using company vehicles.
- Assists in emergency situations as directed. Recognizes crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
- Available for alternate, evening and weekend schedules and shifts may be required to meet client needs, state and regulatory agency requirements and business necessity.
- Display working knowledge of state safety protocols, including drills and monthly equipment checks, as directed by the supervisor.
- Read all written communications from Program staff including e-mails, memos and postings.
- Comply with the company's code of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applicable State Requirements:
● Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening (if applicable), driving record, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.
● Must be insurable under Company auto insurance policy. If applicable, must be able to drive a passenger van.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Newport Beach, CA 92663: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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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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