Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Ascension Recovery Services • Laconia, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Paugus Bay Behavioral Health Outpatient is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join their growing outpatient team in Laconia, New Hampshire. This role is ideal for someone passionate about recovery, peer support, advocacy, and helping others navigate their journey toward wellness. Using lived experience, recovery-oriented support, and trauma-informed approaches, the CRSW serves as a trusted mentor and guide for individuals participating in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) treatment services. The CPRSS provides person-centered, recovery-oriented support to individuals enrolled in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) services. This role utilizes lived experience, motivational support, and trauma-informed communication to help clients strengthen recovery capital, improve wellness, overcome barriers, and remain engaged in treatment and recovery. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist collaborates closely with clinical, medical, and case management teams to support continuity of care, encourage personal growth, and empower individuals throughout their recovery journey.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated personal recovery experience with a commitment to ongoing wellness and recovery.
• Knowledge of addiction, recovery pathways, harm reduction, peer support ethics, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) credential through the New Hampshire Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals strongly preferred.
• Candidates who have completed all required CRSW training and application requirements and are eligible to sit for the CRSW examination are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience working in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, recovery support services, or community-based programs.
• Training or experience in: Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Group Facilitation, Co-Occurring Disorders, Case Management and Community Resource Navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support services to individuals participating in IOP and OP programs.
• Complete needs assessments and assist participants in developing individualized recovery and wellness plans.
• Offer mentorship, encouragement, active listening, and recovery-oriented guidance through trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
• Connect individuals with recovery resources, self-help groups, mutual aid meetings, and community supports.
• Educate clients on addiction, relapse prevention, wellness planning, coping skills, and multiple pathways to recovery.
• Support participants in building recovery capital, strengthening social supports, and developing life-management skills.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate IOP and recovery-focused groups.
• Support educational programming related to recovery skills, relapse prevention, wellness, and life management.
• Assist with planning and delivering group content that complements clinical treatment goals.
• Foster psychologically safe and trauma-informed group environments.
• Collaborate with therapists, medical providers, case managers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Assist individuals with accessing housing, employment, transportation, legal services, healthcare, and other community resources.
• Support transitions between levels of care when clinically appropriate.
• Encourage engagement in community-based recovery supports and reduce barriers to participation.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Document peer support encounters, group participation, referrals, follow-up activities, and changes in client status.
• Adhere to all applicable state regulations, 42 CFR Part 2 requirements, agency policies, and Joint Commission standards.
• Follow organizational policies related to safety, client communication, professional boundaries, and emergency procedures.
• Participate actively in team meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Receive and engage in required supervision consistent with New Hampshire CRSW standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical peer support practices.
• Promote a positive, recovery-focused environment aligned with organizational values and mission.
• Maintain all certification requirements and continuing education obligations.
• Participate in ongoing training related to peer recovery support, trauma-informed care, ethics, motivational interviewing, and client engagement.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.

Benefits

• Ongoing support, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
• Stable Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
• Grow your career within a mission-driven organization committed to recovery, wellness, and clinical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED