You’re Now a Recovery Coach—What’s Next?
Your training is just the beginning—the coaching mindset and skillset will serve you wherever your learning takes you.
Congratulations! You’ve completed your recovery coach training—and now you’re wondering: What are my options? Where do I go from here?
The truth is, there are many ways to bring your skills, experience, and heart for recovery into the world. Whether you're drawn to working independently, partnering with organizations, or continuing your education, there’s no single “right” path—just the one that aligns best with your goals and values.
Start a Private Practice
Many recovery coaches build their own businesses, offering one-on-one coaching, group support, workshops, or retreats. Private practice gives you the flexibility to:
Set your own schedule and rates
Choose your ideal clients
Integrate your unique lived experience and passions
Offer services in person or virtually
You’ll need to consider liability insurance, business registration, marketing, and ethical standards—but the rewards of autonomy and impact can be well worth it.
Sub-Contract or Collaborate
Not ready to launch a business or take on a full-time job? Many coaches start by sub-contracting with:
Other recovery coaches or wellness professionals
Treatment centers or coaching collectives
Online platforms that match coaches with clients
This is a great way to gain experience, grow your network, and ease into the field while staying flexible.
Join a Private Treatment Program
Recovery coaches are increasingly valued in residential and outpatient treatment settings. In these roles, coaches may:
Offer peer-based support as part of a multidisciplinary team
Help clients transition from treatment into community recovery
Model lived experience and provide hope
These opportunities allow you to bring a non-clinical, client-centered voice into traditionally clinical spaces.
Work in Public Health or Non-Profit Settings
Some recovery coaches work in publicly funded programs, community health centers, or peer-run organizations. These roles often involve:
Supporting individuals navigating systems like housing, mental health, or justice
Collaborating with social workers, nurses, or outreach teams
Helping bridge gaps in services
This path offers structure, a salary, and the chance to make a difference in underserved communities.
Continue Your Education
Recovery coaching can also be a launchpad for further learning. You might choose to:
Earn advanced credentials or certifications (e.g., RCC, CCAR, , SHE RECOVERS, CACCF)
Study trauma-informed practice, somatic healing, or peer support specialties, and keep your skills sharp through advanced motivational interviewing courses
Pursue formal education in addictions counselling, mental health, or social work
Your training is just the beginning—the coaching mindset and skillset will serve you wherever your learning takes you.
The Possibilities Are Yours to Shape
Becoming a recovery coach is more than a credential—it’s a commitment to helping others find their way. Whether you’re building a business, joining a team, or continuing your studies, your presence as a coach makes an impact.
Want help figuring out your next step? Reach out. We’re here to support you on your professional path, just as you’ll support others on theirs.
Why Join RCC?
You’ve done the training. You’re ready to make a difference.
You’re a recovery coach who wants to walk the walk—not just alone, but as part of something bigger.
We offer:
A community that understands your role
A network that backs you up
A professional home that grows with you