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MVP Recovery lists this Certified Recovery Specialist - Chester County opportunity in exton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chester County Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
MVP Recovery
Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania
Position Type: Full-Time
Positions Available Immediately
MVP Recovery is seeking highly motivated, compassionate, and professional Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) to join one of the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health and recovery support organizations in the Philadelphia region.
At MVP Recovery, we are a culture built on positivity, creativity, teamwork, innovation, and purpose. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about recovery, committed to helping others, and interested in growing a meaningful career in behavioral health while making a lasting impact throughout Chester County.
Position Summary
The Chester County Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) will provide recovery support services, case management, mentorship, advocacy, and linkage to care for residents throughout Chester County. This position will work collaboratively with county agencies, courts, treatment providers, recovery houses, and community stakeholders to help individuals navigate treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness through lived experience and peer support.
The CRS will maintain a caseload of up to 30 clients and provide individualized recovery support services focused on increasing recovery capital, addressing social determinants of health, and supporting long-term recovery goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Certified Recovery Specialist services to individuals throughout Chester County
Maintain an active caseload of up to 30 clients
Develop and monitor Individual Recovery Plans
Complete Recovery Capital Scales and ongoing recovery assessments
Provide mentorship, encouragement, advocacy, and peer-based recovery support through lived experience
Link individuals to treatment services, housing, employment resources, transportation, healthcare, education, and other social determinants of health resources
Coordinate care and maintain communication with county systems and treatment providers
Work collaboratively with:
Chester County Court of Common Pleas
Diversionary Courts
Drug Court
Recovery Court
Office of Probation and Parole
Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS)
Chester County Department of Human Services
Chester County Drug & Alcohol
DDAP licensed county-contracted recovery houses
Treatment providers and recovery support organizations
Participate in community outreach initiatives and educational presentations
Attend outreach events that may occasionally occur during evenings and/or weekends
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and communication
Represent MVP Recovery professionally and respectfully within the community and county systems
Adhere to MVP Recovery policies, procedures, and dress code
Work independently with autonomy while remaining connected to the CRS team and leadership
Report directly to the Certified Recovery Specialist Coordinator
Qualifications
Required:
Current Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB/PCD)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage documentation and maintain professional correspondence
Highly motivated, dependable, and responsible
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Passion for helping individuals and families impacted by substance use and behavioral health challenges
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
Preferred:
Experience working within criminal justice, behavioral health, treatment, or recovery support systems
Knowledge of Chester County behavioral health and recovery resources
Experience with case management and peer support services
CRS Ethical Standards & Professional Expectations
All Certified Recovery Specialists must follow all Certified Recovery Specialist guidelines, ethics, and professional standards, including:
Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Protecting confidentiality
Following all CRS code of ethics requirements
Maintaining professionalism in all interactions
Demonstrating respectful and ethical conduct
Upholding person-centered, recovery-oriented care principles
All CRSs are expected to represent MVP Recovery professionally while working collaboratively with county agencies, courts, treatment providers, recovery houses, community stakeholders, and the individuals and families we serve throughout Chester County.
Benefits & Compensation
MVP Recovery offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
PPO Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Matching IRA Plan
Life Insurance
Tuition Discount Program at Widener University
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive team culture and leadership
Why Join MVP Recovery?
MVP Recovery is dedicated to removing barriers, increasing access to treatment and recovery support, and changing lives throughout the region. We are proud to be a leader in behavioral health and recovery services and are looking for team members who want to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
If you are passionate about recovery, mentorship, advocacy, and helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply today.
Positions Available Immediately.
Worksite address
exton, PA, 19341, US
Who can apply
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