Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

Pyramid Healthcare•Allentown, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare's Recovery Support Services Division is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to join our Quakertown team. In this role, you will provide peer-based recovery support to individuals working toward sustained recovery from substance use disorders. As a CRS, you serve as a mentor, role model, advocate, and motivator, using your lived experience and a strengths-based approach to empower individuals throughout their recovery journey. This position supports individuals across the continuum of care, including those engaged in Center of Excellence (COE) services for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Requirements

Active Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification at time of hire
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 1 year of experience in a behavioral health or substance use treatment setting
18 hours of continuing education annually
Minimum 30 hours over a two-year certification cycle per PCB standards
Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery-oriented systems of care
Ability to engage individuals across varying stages of readiness
Strong ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
Strong rapport-building and motivational skills using lived experience
Effective organizational and documentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of direct peer support experience

Responsibilities

Support individuals in initiating and sustaining recovery through peer-based services
Connect individuals with community-based recovery supports and resources
Provide ongoing support before, during, and after treatment episodes
Facilitate one-on-one recovery support sessions focused on goals, strengths, and wellness
Empower individuals to build self-advocacy skills, independence, and personal accountability
Collaborate with clinical teams, families, and community providers
Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute a recovery-focused perspective
Encourage involvement in sober social, educational, vocational, and employment opportunities
Assist individuals with rebuilding healthy relationships and support networks
Link clients to mutual-aid groups, volunteer opportunities, and employment resources
Provide recovery education based on each individual’s stage of change
Serve as a positive role model, appropriately sharing lived experience
Monitor recovery progress and assist with referrals to treatment services when needed
Support individuals in overcoming barriers in early recovery
Assist in the development and updating of individualized recovery plans
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program standards
Attend required trainings, meetings, and continuing education
Perform additional duties as assigned