Job Title : Certified Recovery Specialist
Location : Moosic, Pennsylvania
Job Category : Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule : Days
Work Type : Full time
Department : Population Health Sciences Division
Date Posted : 08 / 20 / 2025
Job ID : R-80559
Job SummaryThe Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) is a member of a multidisciplinary clinical and research team working to address opioid use disorders within Geisingers 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 patients 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. 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 participation in medication treatment; no research experience is needed.
Job Duties
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment and in community settings. 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
Skills and qualifications :
Position Details :
Education : High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Certification : Certified Recovery Specialist
Work Experience : Related work or volunteer experience is preferred
EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Recovery Specialist - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Recovery Specialist • Moosic, PA, US