Certified Recovery Support Worker

Anew Behavioral Health; Town of Dover (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Anew Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) to support clients facing substance use challenges. You will implement recovery services, help set goals, and work with the treatment team to remove barriers to recovery.

Responsibilities include coordinating safe care, facilitating groups, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations. Aeligibility for full-time, with telehealth and office-based work locations.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and online EHR platforms.
• Knowledge of CRSW processes and responsibilities.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide safe, timely, and client-centered care.
• Manage case assignments and collaborate on recovery plans.
• Advocate for clients in clinical decisions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with therapy and care teams to meet behavioral health needs.
• Facilitate groups using evidence-based curricula.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision.
• Assist with urine drug screens and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and related standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

EHR platforms

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Recovery Coach training (preferred)

Job description

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 andprocedurethe CRSWprovidestherecovery support servicesdetailed inthe 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 assignmentsandcollaborate with the treatment team in the development ofrecoveryplans.

• Advocate for clients,assistingthem in making informed decisionsregardingtheir clinical status and treatment options.

• Collaborate with therapists, prescribers, nurses, clients, and client supportnetworkto ensure all client behavioral health needs are met.

• Facilitate groups as assigned,utilizingthe provided evidence-based curriculum.

• Attend andparticipatein weekly clinical supervision.

• Collaborate withthe integrated care teamin the collection and packaging of urine drug screens (UDS).

• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations,certificationrequirements, 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 Supervisoror CRSW Supervisor provides clinical supervision. clinical supervision.

Qualifications:

The CRSW must have excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written), organizational skills,proficiencyin MSOfficeand ability toutilizeonline EHR platforms.The CRSW must have knowledge of Certified Recovery Support Worker processes and responsibilities.

Education:

• A high school diploma withexperiencenoted below isrequired. An associated in a closely related field or bachelor’s in an unrelated field is preferred.

• Recovery Coach training ishighlypreferred.

Certification:

• Active CRSW certification, when required by state law, payer rule, contract, or assigned duties, must bemaintainedin good standing.

• If certification is notrequiredat hire but isrequiredfor 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 andmonitoredthroughout employment.

Experience:

• Minimumofone year experience in a setting that provides direct care to vulnerable populationsisrequired.

• Experience in a SUD treatment setting is preferred.

• ExperiencefacilitatingSUD recovery skills groupsispreferred.

Physical Effort:

• Requires sitting forlong periodsof 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,withdaytime and eveninghoursto bedetermined.

Benefits:

• 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 processesin accordance withagency policy, applicable law, payer requirements, and accreditation standards.

This includes, as applicable to the position:

• Criminal background checks, including federal, state, and local checks asrequired

• 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, whenrequiredfor the position or when job dutiesreasonably requiresuch 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 bemaintained throughout employment , including at hire, upon renewal of any required credential, when job duties change, when the employee begins working in anotherjurisdiction, 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.

Employeesare responsible formaintainingall required credentials in good standing and forimmediatelynotifying the organization of any lapse, restriction, investigation, suspension, revocation, exclusion, or other material change affecting their eligibility to perform job duties.