Peer Recovery Specialist

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States Crossroads Treatment Centers Full time
Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Crossroads is a leading addiction treatment provider of outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT). We treat patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) using medications such as methadone and suboxone/ buprenorphine. We pride ourselves in supporting our patients' medical and personal recoveries from substance use disorder. Starting our fight against the opioid addiction crisis in 2005, Crossroads has remained physician led and patient focused as we've grown to 100+ clinics across nine states. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Additional Job Description

Day in the Life of a Peer Recovery Specialist
  • Under the clinical supervision of a Supervising Counselor, the CPRS assists in developing and monitoring a recovery plan in collaboration with their patients
  • Teaches, role models, coaches how to use resources and navigate the mental health and/or substance use disorder systems.
  • Teaches, supports, coaches the acquisition and exercise of skills needed for management of symptoms.
  • Encourages appropriate use of medication; holds patients accountable for their actions; teaches, models monitoring symptoms and/or medication reactions, effective communication with doctors and therapists.
  • Teaches, models, coaches skills and attributes needed to attain and maintain employment and housing.
  • Other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor or designee.
Education and Experience requirements:
  • A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older;
  • have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED);
  • have current or past mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorder; self-identify as a person who is in recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorder as part of his or her personal recovery process;
  • have demonstrated self-directed recovery for a minimum of 24 consecutive months;
  • have successfully completed the state's Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
  • have successfully demonstrated competency through testing and evaluation as required by the state Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training; completion of 75 hours of supervision preferred but not required upon hire.
Hours, Schedule, and Travel (if applicable)

Our Peer Recovery Specialists enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected that Peer Recovery Specialists have flexibility to support on weekends and if applicable, evenings. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.
  • Local Travel is required to Kensington, Girard St., N. Broad Street, NE Philly, Feasterville, and West Tabor. A mileage reimbursement is provided for your travel.
  • Hybrid position after training is complete.
Position Benefits
  • Have a daily impact on many lives.
  • Excellent training if you are new to this field.
  • Mileage reimbursement (if applicable) Crossroads matches the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate.
  • Community events that promotes belonging and education. Includes but not limited to community cook outs, various fairs related to addiction treatment and outreach, parades, addiction awareness for schools, and holiday events.
  • Opportunity to save lives everyday
Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period
  • Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Mental Health day
  • Calm subscription for all employees


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