Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

About the role

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that help patients overcome life’s challenges. The Certified Recovery Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals engaged in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, utilizing lived experience to assist clients in building connections to community resources, developing long-term recovery supports, and maintaining engagement throughout the treatment continuum.

The role collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to promote recovery, improve outcomes, and support clients before, during, and after treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services utilizing lived experience to support client recovery and engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to support client care and recovery planning.
• Assist clients in establishing connections with community resources and ongoing support systems.
• Maintain regular contact with referral sources as directed.
• Prepare and complete concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all client and collateral contacts in the medical record.
• Participate in peer record review processes and quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff across all disciplines.
• Keep supervisor informed of client progress, concerns, and service needs.
• Provide transportation for clients to access community-based resources and services as needed.
• Participate in emergency service coverage as assigned, including after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPRS certification.
• One year of work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility preferred.
• One year of direct peer support experience preferred.
• This role is designated as billable; employees must provide and document billable services in accordance with state regulations. All required licensure and/or certification must be active and verified prior to performing any billable services.

Schedule

Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Must have weekend availability.

Address: 600 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037.

Pay

$18/hour.

Benefits

For full-time positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Referral Bonus opportunities.
• And more.

Values

Pyramid Healthcare is committed to the following CORE values:

• Integrity: Striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
• Dedication: Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve.
• Collaboration: A steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
• Passion: Genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.