2877 - CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALI

$1500 Sign-on Bonus Available

Bilingual/Spanish-Speaking Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Recovery Support Specialist

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is an integral member of the Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team and Sinai Chicago that works to deliver quality, person-centered care to patients in the community, hospital, and Outpatient Behavioral Health settings. The CRSS will use their experiences in mental health recovery to support individuals in various stages of crisis, with support from MCR team members; as well as link individuals to appropriate levels of aftercare. CRSS are “on call” on a rotating schedule 24 hours/7 days a week and receive additional compensation for their time on call. This job requires rotating on-call shift coverage that includes evenings, weekends and holidays. This position is part of the mobile crisis response team in the community during assigned shifts which will cover 24/7/365 days of the year. The person in this role will use their own experience with substance use to assist others who are currently dealing with substance use. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with individuals with a mental health diagnosis to enhance their recovery
• Work with patients to address barriers to care, increase motivation, and establish professional, dynamic relationships with patients, providers, referral sources, and other individuals
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure a warm hand-off for next level of care
• Document services in an electronic medical record system
• Requires rotating on-call shift coverage that includes evening, weekends, and holidays
• Work with other members of the Mobile Crisis Response Team to respond in our catchment area (Pilsen, Little Village, Lawndale)

Education/Skills and Abilities:

Must have at least one (1) year of experience in the substance use field;

Certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) preferred, or obtained within 1 year of hire

Medication Assisted Treatment knowledge such as Methadone and Suboxone (preferred)

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