Certified Recovery Support Specialist(CRSS)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (CRSS) - Albany Care, Evanston, IL

Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) in Evanston, IL, has an Immediate Opening for a Full-Time Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS). M-F, 8:30am-5pm.

$20 per hour, plus benefits.

~ Must Have CRSS Credential ~

In addition to a Competitive Wage, We Also Offer:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opportunity for Advancement

And - Get Paid F A S T, with On Demand Pay (conditions apply)

If you take pride in your compassion, skills and strong work ethic, you seek to expand your professional abilities and knowledge in the mental health care field, and you want to position yourself for career advancement, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today.

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) provides mental health or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse recovery support to others. A person with the CRSS credential uses unique insights gained through personal recovery experience.

Responsibilities of the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS):

• Provide peer-oriented individual and group counseling
• May assist with recreational and leisure activities
• Responsible for fostering a safe, motivating and supportive environment
• Encourage and model the philosophy of recovery and empowerment through CRSS principals

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of the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS):

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) credential REQUIRED
• Experience working with persons with psycho-social rehabilitation services, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and/or development disorders
• Tolerance and compassion for adults with psychiatric disorders

Albany Care is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDHP). We are dedicated to the treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric illnesses. Located in a residential housing setting in beautiful Evanston, Illinois, we treat a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, as well as those who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorders. To learn more about our facility, go to our website at

Equal Opportunity Employer