Certified Recovery Spec

About the role

The Recovery Support Services Division of Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The CRS serves as a mentor, role model, advocate, and motivator, helping individuals prevent relapse and achieve long-term recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in initiating and sustaining recovery through peer-based services
• Aid in connecting to community-based recovery supports and resources
• Facilitate regular one-on-one recovery sessions focused on goals, strengths, and wellness
• Promote self-advocacy, independence, and personal responsibility
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, and community partners
• Participate in treatment team meetings and offer a recovery-focused perspective
• Encourage participation in sober social, recreational, educational, and vocational activities
• Support individuals in rebuilding healthy relationships
• Advocate for individuals while fostering skill-building and independence
• Connect individuals to: Mutual-help groups, Social and volunteer opportunities, Employment resources
• Provide recovery education based on individual needs and recovery stage
• Serve as a positive role model when clinically appropriate
• Maintain recovery stability and assist with referrals as needed
• Help individuals overcome common early recovery barriers
• Develop and update individualized recovery plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of services and outcomes
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and continuing education

Requirements

• Active Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification (required at time of hire)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a substance use or behavioral health setting
• 1 year of direct peer support experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of 18 hours annually
• Completion of 30 hours over a two-year certification cycle
• Must meet PCB CRS recertification standards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery systems of care
• Ability to engage individuals at various stages of recovery
• Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality
• Strong rapport-building skills using lived experience
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills

Skills

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery systems of care
• Ability to engage individuals at various stages of recovery
• Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality
• Strong rapport-building skills using lived experience
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills

Benefits

• Total Rewards 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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

Entry-level pathway into behavioral and mental health careers
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in addiction recovery
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Opportunities for career advancement and growth

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