Foundation Medical Partners - Peer Recovery Coach - The Doorway of Greater Nashua - Full Time
Apply Job ID JR8675 Date posted 08/15/2025Who We Are:
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About the Job:
The Peer Recovery Coach at The Doorway of Greater Nashua provides critical support to individuals with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders. This role serves as a bridge between patients, healthcare providers, social services, and the community—offering outreach, education, advocacy, and direct recovery coaching. You’ll work both in the clinic and out in the community, helping patients navigate treatment resources, insurance enrollment, recovery housing, and ongoing monitoring throughout their recovery journey.
What You’ll Do:
Identify and assess patients in crisis alongside provider staff.
Perform intake screenings and document treatment history, needs, and recovery goals.
Connect patients to treatment services and community resources, including scheduling and transportation.
Assist with insurance applications and Medicaid enrollment.
Support patients in accessing recovery housing and respite care.
Provide ongoing monitoring to track recovery progress.
Conduct outreach at community events and partner locations.
Distribute Narcan to patients, families, and community partners.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2.
Who You Are:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license (must be maintained during employment).
At least 1 year of experience in the mental health or substance use disorder field.
Knowledge of local community resources and population needs.
Understanding of substance use disorder through lived experience or close personal exposure.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
Why You’ll Love Us:
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement savings plans
Continuous earned time accrual
& So much more!
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.