Join a Team Where Your Impact Matters!
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The Willow Center is more than just a place of work—it’s a place where your expertise changes lives, and your voice is heard. We are on a mission to transform substance abuse and mental health care through genuine connections, real-world support, and authentic compassion.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Peer Recovery Coach to join our team. This role focuses on supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges, with a strong emphasis on those preparing to transition from incarceration back into the community.
You will provide recovery coaching, skills development, and supportive interventions within a correctional setting, while also helping connect clients to ongoing care and outpatient services for continued recovery support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group recovery coaching for incarcerated men and women in the Hendricks County Jail who are nearing release
- Support clients experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation
- Facilitate skills development and coaching interventions to support recovery and reentry readiness
- Assist clients in preparing for successful transition into the community, including warm referrals to outpatient and ongoing treatment services
- Communicate effectively with clients, jail staff, clinicians, external providers, and family members
- Maintain a supportive, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all clients
- Complete timely and accurate documentation using electronic health record systems
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold all confidentiality standards
- Participate as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health, substance use treatment, or peer recovery support (preferably with justice-involved populations)
- Active certification required: CRS, CPRS, CAPRC, CAPRC-I, or CAPRC-II
- High school diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Comfortable working with individuals impacted by complex trauma and criminal justice involvement
- Familiarity with the criminal justice system and reentry process
- Experience or comfort facilitating groups and speaking in group settings
- Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and peer coaching approaches
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Strong passion for recovery support, advocacy, and client empowerment
- Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and client-centered approach
- Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized, reliable, and self-motivated
- Comfortable working both independently and within a team setting
- Adaptable and able to respond effectively in dynamic environments
- Commitment to ethical practice and professional boundaries
- Confidence in facilitating groups and managing group dynamics
- Willingness to learn and contribute to a positive team culture
Work Environment
- In-person role
- Primary location: Hendricks County Jail (Danville, IN)
- May include coordination with outpatient services and community providers
- Fast-paced, mission-driven, and collaborative environment focused on recovery and reentry support
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts lives
- Emphasis on compassion, balance, and employee well-being
- A workplace where your voice and contributions matter
What Sets Us Apart?
- At The Willow Center, we foster a culture built on excellence, authenticity, connection, and support. We value your voice, encourage innovative thinking, and celebrate every milestone—together. Here, you’re not just another clinician; you’re a vital part of a close-knit community dedicated to empowering both clients and one another. We laugh together, solve challenges as a team, and champion a balanced approach to work and life.
Our Culture:
- Empowered Growth: Work alongside a dedicated, supportive team with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership advancement.
- Client-Centered Care: We are deeply committed to delivering transformative, holistic care to our clients—and we value clinicians who bring heart and innovation to their work.
- Collaborative Environment: Experience a positive work environment that thrives on collaboration, respect, and making a meaningful difference.
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- CRS, CPRS, CAPRC (Required)
Work Location: In person
