Certified Recovery Support Worker

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 CRSWdoes not supervise.

Supervision Received:

• The CRSW reports to theRegional Director ofOperations. 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 eveninghours