recovery coach
Peer support specialist with lived recovery experience who provides non-clinical assistance to individuals in addiction recovery.
Full Definition
A trained peer support specialist who has personal experience with addiction recovery and provides non-clinical support, advocacy, and guidance to individuals seeking or maintaining recovery. Recovery coaches complement clinical treatment by offering practical assistance, emotional support, and connection to community resources. In documentation, editors must distinguish recovery coaches from licensed therapists, case managers, and other clinical staff, as their scope of practice and billing requirements differ significantly.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from clinical staff; emphasize peer experience and non-clinical support role.
In Context
- "The recovery coach accompanied the client to court hearings and helped navigate housing applications during early recovery." — Support services documentation
- "Recovery coach certification requires specific training hours and ongoing supervision, but not clinical licensure." — Staff credentialing document