Certified Recovery Specialist - CRS

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.
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pyramid Healthcare’s Recovery Support Services Division is seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The Certified Recovery Specialist plays a vital role as a mentor, role model, advocate, and motivator, helping individuals prevent relapse and achieve long-term recovery.
This position may support individuals receiving traditional CRS services as well as those engaged in Center of Excellence (COE) services specific to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The CRS utilizes lived experience, recovery-oriented principles, and a strengths-based approach to empower individuals to direct their own recovery journey.
Essential Responsibilities
Support individuals in initiating and sustaining recovery from substance use disorders through peer-based services
Assist individuals in establishing and maintaining connections with community-based recovery supports and resources
Provide consistent support before, during, and after treatment episodes across the continuum of care
Facilitate regularly scheduled one-on-one recovery support sessions focused on strengths, goals, and wellness
Empower individuals to develop self-advocacy skills, independence, and personal responsibility for recovery
Collaborate with treatment teams, families, service providers, and community partners to support recovery goals
Participate in treatment team meetings and provide a recovery-focused perspective
Encourage engagement in sober social, recreational, educational, vocational, and employment opportunities
Assist individuals in rebuilding healthy relationships with family and sober supports
Advocate for individuals while promoting skill-building and self-advocacy
Connect individuals to mutual-help groups, social clubs, volunteer opportunities, and employment resources
Provide recovery education tailored to the individual’s stage of recovery
Serve as a positive role model, sharing personal recovery experience when appropriate and clinically indicated
Monitor recovery stability and assist with referrals to treatment services when needed
Support individuals in overcoming common barriers encountered in early recovery
Assist in the development, review, and ongoing updating of individualized recovery plans
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of services, progress, goals, and outcomes
Attend required trainings, meetings, and continuing education activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Active Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification at time of hire (required)
1 year of work experience in a substance use treatment or behavioral health setting
One (1) year of direct peer support experience preferred
High School Diploma or GED required
Continuing Education Requirements
Completion of 18 hours of continuing education annually, including 30 hours over a two-year certification cycle, in accordance with PCB CRS recertification standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery-oriented systems of care
Ability to engage individuals at varying stages of readiness and recovery
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality awareness
Ability to build rapport and trust using lived experience and strengths-based approaches
Possession of strong organizational and documentation skills
Possession of excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills
Why Join Pyramid?
Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
Help advance access to addiction treatment and recovery services in the Pittsburgh community.
Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to client success.
Employees and families all have free virtual health care.
Take up to 50% of your earned pay in advance of payday to help cover surprise expenses.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a rewarding role in behavioral health, mental health, or healthcare, apply now!
***Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting‑body regulations.***
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:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!
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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.