Certified Recovery Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pottsville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Specialist works in the community with patients experiencing substance use disorders on a peer-to-peer basis. The specialist helps patients access needed community resources by assisting them in overcoming barriers and bridging gaps between their needs and available resources. The role provides supportive, recovery-oriented assistance to patients and their families and contributes to comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of lived experience as a consumer of substance use disorder services.
Ability to work flexible schedules outside normal business hours to meet client needs.
Knowledge of community agencies and support services.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Sound problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification from the Pennsylvania Certification Board within 30 days.
Pennsylvania driver's license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a medical or clinical community setting working with patients or clients with substance use disorders.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Ability to implement screening tools for substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Develop supportive peer relationships with people with substance use disorder, serving as a role model, mentor, and motivator to offer insight into recovery, promote safety, and reduce harm related to addiction.
Promote relationship-centered, trauma-informed services and a recovery-oriented environment; assist individuals and families with decision-making, taking action, and treatment planning.
Communicate with patients and/or their families to improve understanding of addiction as a chronic disease and of available treatment options.
Use Certified Recovery Specialist skills to provide tailored support options based on patients’ circumstances and readiness for change.
Help develop recovery management plans; identify patient strengths and community resources to overcome barriers and achieve recovery goals; assess progress at designated intervals.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive treatment plans with measurable problems, goals, objectives, interventions, and timelines.
Initiate referrals and help patients with substance use access community resources.
Lead recovery activities, including mentoring, securing a sponsor, and participating in individual and group recovery sessions.
Maintain project logs, reports, and accurate records in appropriate files and databases in accordance with program standards.
Facilitate transportation for patients to appointments or treatment locations.
Work with community services and advocacy programs to educate the community and foster awareness about addiction and substance use disorder.