Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) provides peer-based recovery support services to individuals affected by substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions throughout the State of New Hampshire. Using lived experience and recovery-oriented practices, the CRSW supports individuals in achieving personal recovery goals, increasing self-sufficiency, and improving overall wellness and community engagement.

The CRSW works collaboratively with clinical providers, recovery centers, hospitals, community agencies, and other support systems to promote person-centered, trauma-informed care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support services to individuals seeking or maintaining recovery from substance use disorders.
• Utilize lived experience in recovery to inspire hope, encourage engagement, and model recovery-oriented behaviors.
• Assist individuals in developing and implementing individualized recovery wellness plans.
• Support clients in accessing treatment services, recovery programs, housing resources, employment services, transportation, healthcare, and other community supports throughout New Hampshire.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities in community settings, treatment programs, hospitals, emergency departments, recovery centers, and other referral sources.
• Facilitate peer-led recovery groups, educational workshops, and wellness activities.
• Assist clients with navigating systems of care and overcoming barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Advocate for individuals’ rights, choices, and self-determination.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards established by the New Hampshire Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals.
• Complete documentation and maintain records in compliance with agency policy, HIPAA regulations, and state requirements.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New Hampshire Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) certification in good standing, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe. 
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of sustained recovery preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery principles, harm reduction, pathways to recovery, and local New Hampshire recovery resources.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas in New Hampshire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in substance use disorder treatment, peer recovery support, behavioral health, or community outreach.
• Familiarity with New Hampshire Doorways, Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives, and local recovery community organizations.
• Training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, or crisis intervention preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Here is what you can expect from us:

AppleGate Recovery , a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.  Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.  

AppleGate Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.