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Certified Recovery Support Specialist

WELLSTONE·Huntsville, Alabama

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist will provide peer services in individual and group settings to support clients struggling with substance use disorders. They will act as a bridge between clients and community resources while maintaining clinical documentation and assisting in the development of individualized treatment plans.

Job DetailsLevel

  • ExperiencedJob
  • Location:
  • Huntsville,
  • AL 35802Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • High
  • School
  • DiplomaTravel
  • Percentage: Up to 25%Job
  • Shift: 1st
  • Shift (Based on
  • Program)Job
  • Category:
  • Nonprofit -
  • Social
  • ServicesJob
  • Description: At New Horizons Recovery Center, we care for clients struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CRSS) will work closely with staff in developing and administering the proper treatment for our clients. This may include helping clients in learning, living, belonging and healing through a strengths-based individualized team process that facilitates progress and strengthens resiliency. The CRSS will serve as a bridge between individuals, community resources, and treatment providers, fostering trust and promoting client’s long-term recovery by utilizing personal recovery experiences.
  • This position will be working
  • Monday -
  • Wednesday, 8:00AM - 8:00pm and
  • Thursday 8:00AM - 12:00PM.
  • What you'll be doing: Provide peer services in an individual and/or group setting as needed. Assist consumers in identifying barriers to their recovery and relapse warning signs. Assist consumers in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that will aid in the recovery process. Share personal experience with mental illness and/or SUDs as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery. Provide and bill for peer services as medically necessary & according to established individual treatment plan. Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  • QualificationsWhat we're looking for: Certification by ADMH as a Peer Specialist Minimum two years of recovery Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others Ability to follow ongoing training & supervision requirements Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness) Reliable transportation with good five-year motor vehicle record
  • Benefits
  • What we offer: Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification by ADMH as a Peer Specialist and have a minimum of two years of personal recovery experience. Strong interpersonal communication skills and a valid motor vehicle record are also required for this role.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Documentation
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Treatment planning
  • Recovery support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mental health support
  • Community resources
  • Clinical documentation
  • Role modeling
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Peer support

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Long-term disability
  • Company match
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • AD&D insurance
  • Tuition discounts
  • Group life insurance
  • 457b plan
  • State retirement participation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Huntsville, Alabama
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Application
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WELLSTONE

WellStone is North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider. WellStone treats children, adolescents and adults who face mental illness, substance abuse and a broad range of obstacles to health and well-being. Our team works together with you, with...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Alabama

Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.

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