Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Loretto Hospital•Chicago, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Recovery Support Specialist to join their team. This role reports to the Manager, Substance Use Disorder Services. The Certified Recovery Support Specialist will work alongside certified counselors and nurses to provide support and interventions to help manage clients in need of treatment services in the Substance Use Disorder Programs. Responsibilities include monitoring patients/clients in all areas of the building, participating in educational didactic groups, and following up with patients/clients on their aftercare plans and post-discharge needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of CRSS within 1 year of hire
Completes a minimum of 20 CEU's hours annually to maintain any existing certification
Must be willing to travel to other sites, court, probation offices, outreach assignments, etc.
Valid driving license and full coverage automobile insurance
Able to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds.
Comfortable working independently in community settings
Able to work flexible hours.
Able to connect clients who have various needs to a range of community resources.
Have strong documentation skills; this position requires extensive documentation of required activities; strong data entry skills are also required
Good foundation in recovery skills and knowledge.
Able to empathize with clients, focusing on and reinforcing positive strengths and behaviors.
Valid CRSS License.

Nice To Haves

CADC Preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate recovery education groups and document in the EMR for each patient in attendance regarding case management needs.
Provide support services to the patients/clients via an appropriate rapport.
Implement Contingency Management in accordance with project protocols.
Use client-centered approaches to recovery planning, including working with the patients/clients and counselors to help reach goals and continued after care success.
Meet with clients at least twice a week to ensure the continued appropriateness of the Recovery Plan.
Link clients to recovery support services consistent with best practice standards and organization policies.
Accurately account for the whereabouts of each client by conducting rounding and documenting per unit guidelines.
Educate patients on the Recovery process, including recovery lifestyle, support groups, support network.
Collaborate with clients to engage family members in recovery planning, where applicable.
Make follow up and after care calls related to recovery plans and document in the EMR.
Provide support to individuals who are in treatment programs, including helping them with daily tasks while in treatment.
Prepare materials such as brochures and pamphlets that explain addiction and recovery treatments to patients and their families.
Help individuals set goals for their recovery programs, monitor their progress, and identify any obstacles that may be impeding progress.
Coach individuals through their recovery process by helping them to identify their triggers for substance abuse and methods for coping with stress without turning to drugs or alcohol.
Arrange for housing, recovery homes, transportation, and other necessities for patients who are in treatment.
Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times in recovery.
Help patients schedule appointments with physicians, therapists, court, probation, parole offices, Task Workers, manage care insurance providers, and other outside resources.
Build strong relationships with Drug court, Probation offices, Parole offices, Task Workers, Manage Care Coordinators etc.
Other duties as assigned.