Certified Recovery Specialist II (40 hrs/days)(Temple University Hospital)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be based at TUHE but may follow patients with drug and alcohol (D&A) history throughout the care continuum. They will be an active member of the patient's treatment team. In this role, the CRS will engage patients as a peer and may interact with family members, aftercare providers and any additional outside supports. The individual in this position will provide individual recovery sessions along with a variety of supportive services and community integration related to recovery services. Brief substance use assessments will be completed in collaboration with treatment to determine the patient's most appropriate next level of care. Will also provide warm hand-off services to the most appropriate D&A treatment programs. Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus has provided quality care in our neighborhood for generations and is known for its behavioral health expertise- providing a wide array of outpatient services. The campus boasts a thriving med/surg unit, a full service emergency department, primary care and specialty physician offices. From our warm, friendly atmosphere to the resources of an academic health system, the teams at Episcopal come together and achieve together. Serving our patients as we would our family, the people of Episcopal deliver highly personalized care. Are you ready to re-connect at a community level? Want to join a nationally renowned team with the resources of a world- class health system? Then join our Episcopal Campus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1 year Minimum 18 months lived experience in D&A Recovery Required
• 1 year prior work/volunteer experience as Recovery Specialist Preferred
• 1 year prior work/volunteer experience in implementation of the ASAM criteria Preferred
• Cert Recovery Specialist Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Preferred
• 1 year prior work/volunteer experience as Recovery Specialist Preferred
• 1 year prior work/volunteer experience in implementation of the ASAM criteria Preferred

Responsibilities

• Active member of the patient's treatment team
• Engage patients as a peer
• Interact with family members, aftercare providers and any additional outside supports
• Provide individual recovery sessions
• Provide a variety of supportive services and community integration related to recovery services
• Complete brief substance use assessments in collaboration with treatment to determine the patient's most appropriate next level of care
• Provide warm hand-off services to the most appropriate D&A treatment programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees