Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

Pyramid Healthcare•Gibsonia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare’s Ridgeview program in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Recovery Specialist (also described as a Peer Support Specialist) to support individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. The specialist draws on lived experience to help clients strengthen recovery, connect with community resources, and remain engaged throughout treatment, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals before, during, and after treatment. The role involves client and referral-source communication, documentation, participation in quality assurance activities, and transportation to community-based resources as needed. Assigned emergency service coverage may include after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality, complete required company and accreditation or licensing trainings, and uphold Pyramid Healthcare’s CORE values of integrity, dedication, collaboration, and passion. Selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable screening requirements.

Requirements

Active Peer Support Specialist certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use lived experience appropriately and maintain professional boundaries.
Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a human services-related field.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support using lived experience to encourage client recovery and treatment engagement.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members on client care and recovery planning.
Help clients connect with community resources and build ongoing recovery support systems.
Maintain regular contact with referral sources as directed.
Complete concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned.
Document client and collateral contacts accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Participate in peer record reviews and quality assurance activities.
Build professional working relationships with staff across disciplines.
Keep the supervisor informed about client progress, concerns, and service needs.
Transport clients to community-based resources and services as needed.
Participate in assigned emergency service coverage, which may include after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling company information.
Complete required company and accreditation or licensing trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
First Stop Health virtual urgent care, primary care, and mental health services at no cost to eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program, including up to four free counseling sessions per person, per issue.
401(k) retirement plan with company match; eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% of pay, with a potential employer match of up to 3.5%.
UKG Wallet access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
Employee discounts on products, services, and memberships.
Bonus opportunities may be available based on role and program needs.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time positions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life insurance.
Paid Time Off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition programs.
Referral bonus opportunities.