Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

About the role

The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) position supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. This role plays a vital role 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 from substance use disorders through peer-based services
• Aid individuals in establishing and maintaining connections with community-based recovery supports and resources
• Facilitate regularly scheduled one-on-one recovery support sessions focused on strengths, goals, and wellness
• Empower individuals to develop self-advocacy skills, independence, and personal responsibility for recovery
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, service providers, and community partners to support recovery goals
• Encourage engagement in sober social, recreational, educational, vocational, and employment opportunities
• Advocate for individuals while promoting skill-building and self-advocacy
• Connect individuals to mutual-help groups, social clubs, volunteer opportunities, and employment resources
• Provide recovery education tailored to the individual’s stage of recovery
• Serve as a positive role model, sharing personal recovery experience when appropriate and clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of services, progress, goals, and outcomes
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and continuing education activities

Requirements

• Active Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification at time of hire
• One (1) year of direct peer support experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of 18 hours of continuing education annually, including 30 hours over a two-year certification cycle, in accordance with PCB CRS recertification standards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery-oriented systems of care
• Ability to engage individuals at varying stages of readiness and recovery
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Possession of strong organizational and documentation skills
• Possession of excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills

Skills

• Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorders
• Recovery-oriented principles
• Strengths-based approach

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package including medical, dental, 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!

Pay

• Compensation is commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

• Entry-level opportunity to start a career in behavioral health and mental health services
• Make a meaningful impact in addiction recovery and client care
• Supportive, team-based work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth

Apply Today

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