Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Pyramid Healthcare•Hammonton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Summary: The Certified Recovery Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals engaged in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. This role utilizes lived experience to assist clients in building connections to community resources, developing long-term recovery supports, and maintaining engagement throughout the treatment continuum. The Certified Recovery Specialist collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to promote recovery, improve outcomes, and support clients before, during, and after treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current CPRS certification

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility
One year of direct peer support experience

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.
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.