Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
Required skills
- lived experience
- recovery
- treatment engagement
- community resources
- recovery support systems
- multidisciplinary team
- professional boundaries
- confidentiality
- criminal background check
- drug screening
Nice to have
- Associate's degree
- human services-related field
Role summary
Pyramid Healthcare's Ridgeview program is seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to provide peer support to individuals in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. Leveraging lived experience, you will help clients strengthen their recovery, connect with community resources, and maintain engagement. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, documenting client contacts, and participating in quality assurance activities. The position requires an active Peer Support Specialist certification and a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree in a human services field preferred. Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills are essential.
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
Location: Ridgeview | 4447 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA
Schedule: Full Time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Make a Meaningful Difference in Recovery
Pyramid Healthcare’s Ridgeview program is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to support individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
As a Certified Recovery Specialist, you’ll use your lived experience to help clients strengthen their recovery, remain engaged in treatment, and build connections with community resources and ongoing support systems. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to encourage recovery goals and help clients navigate the transition from treatment back into the community.
Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?
Pyramid Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, wellness, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:
Career Advancement Opportunities — Grow through internal promotion opportunities and professional development.
First Stop Health — Eligible employees have access to virtual urgent care, primary care, and mental health services at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Confidential support, including up to four free counseling sessions per person, per issue.
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match — Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% of pay. Pyramid matches 100% of the first 1% contributed and 50% of the next 5%, for a potential employer match of up to 3.5%.
UKG Wallet — Access up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
Employee Discounts — Discounts on a variety of products, services, and memberships.
Bonus Opportunities — Additional earning opportunities may be available based on role and program needs.
What You’ll Do
Provide peer recovery support by drawing on lived experience to encourage client engagement, personal growth, and recovery.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care and recovery planning.
Help clients identify and connect with community resources, recovery services, and ongoing support systems.
Maintain regular communication with referral sources as directed.
Complete concurrent reviews and referral source communications as assigned.
Accurately and promptly document client and collateral contacts in the medical record.
Participate in peer record reviews and quality assurance activities.
Develop positive, professional working relationships with staff across disciplines.
Keep your supervisor informed of client progress, concerns, and service needs.
Transport clients to community-based resources and services as needed.
Participate in assigned emergency service coverage, which may include after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling company and client information.
Complete required company, accreditation, and licensing trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Active Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) or applicable Peer Support Specialist certification required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate’s degree in a human services-related field preferred.
Ability to appropriately use lived experience while maintaining professional boundaries.
Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Employment Requirements
Selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with applicable regulations.
Join Our Team
If you’re passionate about recovery and want to use your experience to help others build meaningful connections and lasting support, apply today for the Certified Recovery Specialist position at Ridgeview in Gibsonia!
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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