Certified Recovery Specialist

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Wilkes Barre, PA

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About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care nationwide to more than 35,000 patients daily. Its mission is to remove barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities through effective treatment.

The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) provides peer support and advocacy, and shares information with patients in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. The role performs a range of tasks to help patients regain control of their lives and recovery process, modeling competence in recovery and coping. The position requires a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM and alternating Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Travel of up to 50% may be required, and the role requires driving for company purposes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a Certified Recovery Specialist credential through the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
• Self-identify as a current or former patient.
• Maintain healthy recovery from substance abuse.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to meet written communication requirements.
• Verify completion of a state-approved training program and a passing score on the certification exam.
• Current, valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of employment and insurability by the designated carrier.
• Ability to drive for company purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the behavioral health industry.

Responsibilities

• Help patients articulate personal recovery goals and determine reasonable, holistic steps toward recovery.
• Help patients identify barriers to recovery goals and recognize personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Observe and reinforce patients’ positive progress toward recovery goals.
• Teach problem-solving skills, methods for identifying and countering negative self-talk, and ways to identify and overcome fears.
• Support patients’ vocational choices and help them address job-related anxieties and conflicts.
• Help patients build social skills by demonstrating and reinforcing appropriate conduct and respectful interaction.
• Help the non-patient team identify program elements that support or hinder recovery.
• Help patients identify and use community support agencies and services.
• Assist other Pinnacle COE programs in person or through telehealth as needed.
• Attend treatment team meetings and medication appointments when requested to represent patients’ needs and perspectives.
• Use personal recovery experience to teach and model the value of each individual’s recovery experience.
• Maintain effective coping and self-help techniques.
• Maintain certification through required coursework, and attend relevant seminars and team in-service training when offered.
• Investigate community resources for the appropriateness of services to patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and appropriate professional boundaries; avoid dual relationships in the community.
• Support treatment team objectives and strategies.
• Complete employer documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use inclusive, culturally appropriate language and attitudes with patients and teammates.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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