The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.·Lebanon, Connecticut
The Recovery Coach II provides one-on-one engagement and coordinates wrap-around services to help clients build a meaningful life in recovery. Responsibilities include assisting with relapse prevention, securing transportation, and helping clients avoid psychiatric crises.
Recovery Coach II | Southeastern Connecticut - Lebanon, CT
Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coach II to provide one-on-one client engagement, connecting individuals to the resources, skills, and support they need to build a meaningful life in recovery.
As a Recovery Coach II, you will walk alongside clients in their recovery journey — providing referral, linkage, and coordination of wrap-around services tailored to individual needs. Working as part of SCADD's multidisciplinary team, you will help clients integrate relapse prevention skills and independent living skills while engaged in treatment, always keeping their hopes, goals, and preferences at the center of every interaction.
Why SCADD?
Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and peer support is one of the most powerful forces in making that recovery real and lasting. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.
If you're a recovery coach who wants their work to matter, we want to hear from you.
Apply today at careers.scadd.org [//careers.scadd.org]
SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Peer Certification from a state-approved board. A valid driver's license and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are also required.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
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