Certified Recovery Support Worker

Anew Behavioral Health, New Hampshire; Dover (NH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Anew Behavioral Health, a Dover, NH outpatient provider, seeks a Certified Recovery Support Worker to support clients facing substance use disorders. Under supervision, you will implement recovery goals and provide skill-building activities in groups and individually.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain confidentiality, and participate in supervision while supporting clients in community, office, and telehealth settings.

Qualifications

• The CRSW must have excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written), organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and ability to utilize online EHR platforms.
• The CRSW must have knowledge of Certified Recovery Support Worker processes and responsibilities.
• Education: High school diploma required; related associate or bachelor’s preferred; Recovery Coach training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, and client centered.
• Manage case assignments and collaborate with the treatment team in the development of recovery plans.
• Advocate for clients, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding their clinical status and treatment options.
• Collaborate with therapists, prescribers, nurses, clients, and client support network to ensure all client behavioral health needs are met.
• Facilitate groups as assigned, utilizing the provided evidence-based curriculum.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Recovery Coach training (preferred)

AS/BA preferred in related field (optional)

Tools

MS Office

EHR platforms

Job description

Anew is an outpatient behavioral health provider that helps individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders.

The Anew Mission

The mission of Anew Behavioral Health is to provide life changing care to all that we serve. Anew was built by clinicians and is operated exclusively by clinicians who are committed to providing positive, strength-based, integrated and individualized solutions to best serve you and your loved ones.

The Anew Vision

Anew is committed to creating a world without stigma and a life without limits. In our world, every day is an opportunity for a fresh start, and anyone can Begin Anew.

Summary:

The Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) plays a vital role in supporting clients experiencing challenges related to substance use. At the direction of the primary counselor, provider, or applicable policy and procedure the CRSW provides the recovery support services detailed in the integrated treatment plan to eligible clients to support their recovery. This includes individual and group skill development, psychoeducation, setting and refining recovery goals, and addressing barriers to recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, and client centered.
• Manage case assignments and collaborate with the treatment team in the development of recovery plans.
• Advocate for clients, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding their clinical status and treatment options.
• Collaborate with therapists, prescribers, nurses, clients, and client support network to ensure all client behavioral health needs are met.
• Facilitate groups as assigned, utilizing the provided evidence-based curriculum.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with the integrated care team in the collection and packaging of urine drug screens (UDS).
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, certification requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards including HIPAA, 42 CFR, and agency policies.
• Promote a positive organizational culture aligned with the agency's values and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Given:

• The CRSW does not supervise.

Supervision Received:

• The CRSW reports to the Regional Director of Operations. The Regional Clinical Supervisor or CRSW Supervisor provides clinical supervision. clinical supervision.

Qualifications:

The CRSW must have excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written), organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and ability to utilize online EHR platforms. The CRSW must have knowledge of Certified Recovery Support Worker processes and responsibilities.

Education:

• A high school diploma with experience noted below is required. An associated in a closely related field or bachelor’s in an unrelated field is preferred.
• Recovery Coach training is highly preferred.

Certification:

• Active CRSW certification, when required by state law, payer rule, contract, or assigned duties, must be maintained in good standing.
• If certification is not required at hire but is required for continued employment or assigned duties, the employee must meet agency timelines for eligibility, application, and completion.
• Any required certification will be verified through primary source verification and monitored throughout employment.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience in a setting that provides direct care to vulnerable populations is required.
• Experience in a SUD treatment setting is preferred.
• Experience facilitating SUD recovery skills groups is preferred.

Physical Effort:

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, viewing computer monitors, and keyboarding. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Background:

• Must pass all Federal and State background checks. Other background checks will be conducted for licensures and certifications according to company policy.

Schedule:

• Full-Time, Monday through Friday, with daytime and evening hours to be determined.
• Full-time positions are eligible for Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Work Location

• Services provided in the office, community, and via telehealth.

Screening, Credentialing, and Fitness for Duty

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, verification, and approval processes in accordance with agency policy, applicable law, payer requirements, and accreditation standards.

This includes, as applicable to the position:

• Criminal background checks, including federal, state, and local checks as required
• Driving record review for positions that require transportation of clients or use of a personal or company vehicle for work duties
• Verification of all applicable credentials, including licensure, certification, registration, and education
• Verification of credentials through primary source verification
• Verification in each state, province, or other jurisdiction in which the employee will provide services
• Review of sanctions, exclusions, or other findings that may affect employability or ability to bill for services
• Fitness-for-duty review, when required for the position or when job duties reasonably require such review

All required background checks, credential verification, and fitness-for-duty requirements must be completed prior to hire or prior to the delivery of services, as applicable. Required verifications must also be maintained throughout employment, including at hire, upon renewal of any required credential, when job duties change, when the employee begins working in another jurisdiction, and whenever otherwise required by policy, law, contract, or regulation.

If information is received that raises concern related to background checks, credentials, driving eligibility, sanctions, exclusions, or fitness for duty, the organization may take action consistent with policy and law, including delaying start date, restricting duties, removing the employee from service delivery, requiring supervision or corrective action, reassignment, suspension or separation from employment.

Employees are responsible for maintaining all required credentials in good standing and for immediately notifying the organization of any lapse, restriction, investigation, suspension, revocation, exclusion, or other material change affecting their eligibility to perform job duties.