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Peer Support/CRS
Job in
Harley Corners, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Valley-Forge-Medical-Center-
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
**** Peer Support certification required****
Promote meaningful engagement in treatment and long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging those seeking sobriety during inpatient treatment. Ensure adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
**** Peer Support certification required****
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Peer-Based Recovery Support:- Offer recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
- Build rapport through relationship building and active listening.
- Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.
- Collaborate with CRS, clinical, and medical staff.
- Document recovery progress in EMR.
- Maintain patient closet inventory.
- Participate in patient leisure events and milieu activities.
- Facilitate small group activities (goal setting, discharge planning).
- Escort patients to internal and external appointments.
- Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings.
- Monitor and support patients during meals.
- Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.
- Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
- Assist during doctor’s rounds and take vital signs.
- Support smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and transportation.
- Implement the Buddy Program and document group sessions.
Skills:
- Understanding of addiction recovery principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in providing support to individuals in treatment.
- Ability to educate on recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
- Skill in modeling healthy behaviors and building therapeutic relationships.
- Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care.
- Competence in facilitating group therapy sessions.
- Adherence to hospital policies for quality assurance and safety.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.
Peer Support certification necessary.
Shift Options:
PT| 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM | Every other weekend rotation plus 1
-2 weekday shifts (6:45AM - 3:15PM)
PT| 6:45AM PM – 3:15 PM | Only Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
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