Certified Recovery Specialist

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package (M

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in the United States seeks a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to provide peer support services, patient advocacy, and information across emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. You will help patients pursue recovery goals and model Coping skills.

Responsibilities include identifying barriers, reinforcing progress, teaching problem‑solving, and supporting social and vocational goals while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintains Certified Recovery Specialty credential via PA Certification Board.
• Self-identify as a current or former patient.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to meet written communication requirements.
• Must complete state-approved training and pass certification exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license in good standing and be insurable; role requires driving.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
• Assist patients in determining reasonable and holistic steps toward recovery.
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to recovery goals.
• Assist patients in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Observe and reinforce positive progress toward recovery goals.
• Teach problem-solving skills.
• Teach patients to identify and combat negative self-talk.
• Teach patients how to identify and overcome fears.
• Support vocational choices and help patients overcome job-related anxieties.
• Help patients build social skills through proper conduct and respectful interaction.
• Assist non-patient team in identifying supportive or destructive program elements.
• Identify and utilize community support agencies for patients.
• Collaborate with other Pinnacle COE programs via telehealth or in person.
• Attend treatment team meetings and appointments to advocate for patient needs.
• Model recovery experiences and emphasize confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional skills through ongoing certification coursework and training.

Skills

Peer support

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full-time

We offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation, touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), you will provide peer support services, serve as a patient advocate, provide patient information and peer support for patients in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. You will perform a wide range of tasks to assist patients in regaining control over their lives and recovery process. You will model competence in recovery and coping.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Maintains Certified Recovery Specialty credential via the PA Certification Board
• Self-identify as a current or former patient.
• Maintain healthy recovery from substance abuse.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to meet written communication requirements.
• Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment and be insurable by the designated carrier. This role is required to drive for company purposes.
• Travel up to 50% may be required for this role.

Preferred

• Experience in behavioral health industry

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
• Assist patients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving toward recovery.
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to recovery goals.
• Assist patients in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Observe and reinforce positive progress that patients make toward recovery goals.
• Teach problem-solving skills.
• Teach patients to identify and combat negative self-talk.
• Teach patients how to identify and overcome fears.
• Support the vocational choices patients make and assist them in overcoming job-related anxieties and conflicts.
• Assist patients in building social skills by demonstrating and reinforcing proper conduct and respectful interaction.
• Assist non-patient team in identifying program elements that are supportive or destructive to recovery.
• Assist patients in identifying and utilizing community support agencies and services.
• Assist other Pinnacle COE programs via telehealth or in person as needed.
• Attending treatment team meetings and medication appointments as requested to represent the needs and perspectives of the patient.
• Utilize their unique recovery experience to teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience.
• Maintain effective coping and self-help techniques.
• Continue to develop professional skills by maintaining certification through required coursework.
• Attend relevant seminars, and team in-service training whenever offered.
• Investigate community resources for appropriateness of services to patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients and avoid dual relationships within the community.
• Support treatment team objectives and strategies.
• Fulfill documentation requirements of employer accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use inclusive, culturally appropriate language and attitudes with all patients and teammates.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.