Certified Recovery Support Worker

Ascension Recovery Services•Laconia, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Paugus Bay Behavioral Health Outpatient is seeking a Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) to join their growing outpatient team in Laconia, New Hampshire. This role is for individuals passionate about recovery, peer support, advocacy, and helping others on their wellness journey. The CRSW will use lived experience, recovery-oriented support, and trauma-informed approaches to mentor and guide individuals in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) treatment services. Preference is given to candidates who are currently certified or certification-ready.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated personal recovery experience with a commitment to ongoing wellness and recovery.
Knowledge of addiction, recovery pathways, harm reduction, peer support ethics, and trauma-informed care principles.
Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) credential through the New Hampshire Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals strongly preferred.
Candidates who have completed all required CRSW training and application requirements and are eligible to sit for the CRSW examination are highly encouraged to apply.
Experience working in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, recovery support services, or community-based programs.
Training or experience in: Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Group Facilitation, Co-Occurring Disorders, Case Management and Community Resource Navigation.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one peer support services to individuals participating in IOP and OP programs.
Complete needs assessments and assist participants in developing individualized recovery and wellness plans.
Offer mentorship, encouragement, active listening, and recovery-oriented guidance through trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
Connect individuals with recovery resources, self-help groups, mutual aid meetings, and community supports.
Educate clients on addiction, relapse prevention, wellness planning, coping skills, and multiple pathways to recovery.
Support participants in building recovery capital, strengthening social supports, and developing life-management skills.
Facilitate or co-facilitate IOP and recovery-focused groups.
Support educational programming related to recovery skills, relapse prevention, wellness, and life management.
Assist with planning and delivering group content that complements clinical treatment goals.
Foster psychologically safe and trauma-informed group environments.
Collaborate with therapists, medical providers, case managers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
Assist individuals with accessing housing, employment, transportation, legal services, healthcare, and other community resources.
Support transitions between levels of care when clinically appropriate.
Encourage engagement in community-based recovery supports and reduce barriers to participation.
Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Document peer support encounters, group participation, referrals, follow-up activities, and changes in client status.
Adhere to all applicable state regulations, 42 CFR Part 2 requirements, agency policies, and Joint Commission standards.
Follow organizational policies related to safety, client communication, professional boundaries, and emergency procedures.
Participate actively in team meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Receive and engage in required supervision consistent with New Hampshire CRSW standards.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical peer support practices.
Promote a positive, recovery-focused environment aligned with organizational values and mission.
Maintain all certification requirements and continuing education obligations.
Participate in ongoing training related to peer recovery support, trauma-informed care, ethics, motivational interviewing, and client engagement.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.