Certified Recovery Specialist

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.