Job Summary

The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) is a member of a multidisciplinary clinical and research team working to address substance use disorders within Geisinger’s medication treatment program. The CRS provides recovery support services within the clinic and community, by providing outreach, hope, and encouragement to patients with complex addiction, behavioral, and psychosocial needs. Drawing on personal experiences with and knowledge of local recovery resources, the CRS acts as a resource to help patients navigate healthcare and community resources as directed by the patient’s own recovery journey. The CRS motivates patients to engage and sustain engagement with the behavioral and addiction treatment system. The CRS works closely with Addiction Coordinators, clinicians, and research team members, and reports directly to the CRS Supervisor. This CRS position is part of a research study and will play a vital role in advancing knowledge about the impact of peer recovery support services on patient engagement in medication treatment; no research experience is needed.

Job Duties

• Assists in the outreach, engagement, and providing nonjudgmental support of patients receiving medication treatment for an opioid use disorder.
• Conducts regular meetings with patients and appropriately engages them to identify their interests, strengths, goals, aspirations and to help them develop and carry out a recovery plan while offering encouragement and empowerment through shared experiences.
• Engages patients by way of one-on-one visits in the clinic and community setting, phone, and text, and helps patients schedule and attend appointments as needed.
• Facilitates patient adherence to their treatment plan by early identification and resolution of barriers to care.
• Promotes patients’ community integration through the connection of resources, linking to supports, mutual-help groups, social clubs, and volunteer and job opportunities.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent manner with a diverse patient population.
• Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively.
• Acts as an advocate for patients during multidisciplinary treatment team conference, keeping the team informed about patients’ strengths, accomplishments, and obstacles in relation to their recovery goals.
• Meets regularly with the research team and follows research protocols pertaining to documenting patient meetings.
• Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner and tracks patient progress.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Hours: 20-40 hours per week; may involve evening, weekend, and on-call hours.

Travel: Travel is required to clinics and community settings around the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas. The primary coverage area is Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties but travel to surrounding counties may be necessary. Mileage will be reimbursed.

This position is clinic- and community-based.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Recovery Specialist - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Patients Rights; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.