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title: Peer Recovery Coach at AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
description: AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES is hiring for the Peer Recovery Coach role in
  Caribou, ME. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-09-28T21:37:15Z
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| **Company** | AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
| **Location** | Calais, ME |
| **Salary** | $35.7K/yr - $42.8K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

**AMHC** is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented ***full-time*** **Peer Recovery Coach in Calais** to provide non-clinical support services to individuals working to establish and maintain recovery from substance use disorders.

This role emphasizes **respect, empowerment, self-direction, and hope**, using lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.

### **Position Summary**

The Peer Recovery Coach provides peer support, education, advocacy, and linkage to community resources for individuals with substance use disorders. This position works in a variety of community settings and promotes recovery-based care through relationship-building, role modeling, and practical support.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

**Demonstrate Recovery-Based Values**

- Maintain a personal belief in recovery and optimism for others’ success  
 
- Respect and honor each individual’s unique recovery path  
 
- Value diversity and engage individuals at all stages of recovery  
 
- Serve as a positive peer role model  
 

**Assessment & Treatment Services**

- Engage individuals in recovery centers, behavioral health settings, hospitals, shelters, law enforcement settings, and the community  
 
- Conduct Recovery Capital Assessments and support the development of recovery goals and wellness plans  
 
- Assist with referrals and coordination of mental health and substance use services  
 
- Help remove barriers to care, including transportation when needed  
 
- Connect individuals to housing, medical care, insurance, and workforce resources  
 

**Peer Support & Recovery Coaching**

- Build trusting, supportive, non-judgmental relationships  
 
- Provide emotional support and identify when additional intervention is needed  
 
- Facilitate skill-building and psycho-educational groups (e.g., WRAP)  
 
- Teach coping, self-care, problem-solving, and recovery skills  
 
- Advocate for the needs of recoverees and support self-advocacy  
 
- Share lived recovery experience in a purposeful, supportive way  
 

**Community Outreach & Education**

- Participate in outreach activities  
 
- Assist in educating families and the community about recovery and stigma reduction  
 
- Offer recovery-focused trainings and in-services as needed  
 

**Policy, Documentation & Ethics**

- Follow all agency policies and procedures  
 
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards  
 
- Complete required documentation and training  
 
- Participate in meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development  
 
- Identify opportunities for service improvement  
 

### **General Expectations**

- Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information  
 
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment  
 
- Work collaboratively with team members and community partners  
 
- Be flexible to meet program needs, including occasional overtime  
 

### **Why Join AMHC?**

- Mission-driven, recovery-focused work  
 
- Supportive team environment  
 
- Opportunity to use lived experience to make a meaningful impact  
 
- Training and professional growth opportunities

**We Offer:**

- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & supplemental insurances
- Pet insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO and floating holidays  
 

- This position requires a minimum of a **High School Diploma** or its equivalent.
- The individual **must be in recovery for a minimum of 1 year** and is willing to self-identify as a person in recovery; **OR, have lived experience** such as living with a family member or friend with a substance use disorder.
- **Reliable transportation required**. *Valid driver’s license is preferred.* 
- Be trained in the Recovery Coach Academy CCAR Model (Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery), as well as CCAR Ethics training. Once training is completed, a recovery coach will be required to register with the State of Maine as a registered recovery coach.
 **AMHC is an equal opportunity employer.**
## Skills

- Outreach
- Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Self-Advocacy
- Confidentiality
- Comprehensive Capital Analysis And Review (Ccar)
- Behavioral Health
- Coordinating
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Human Resources
- Substance Abuse Counseling
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Floating Holidays
- Pet Insurance

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/peer-recovery-coach-at-amhc-org-01a0b3ce-c9e0-7ae4-9f5c-5a5f5846124e?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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