Certified Peer Specialist I - Recovery Support & Mentorship

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide direct mental health services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will role model recovery behaviors, educate on self-help techniques, and support recipients in achieving personal rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities include teaching coping strategies, guiding group processes, and helping build strong support networks while ensuring adherence to program policies and

Qualifications

• Must hold New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification.
• Experience delivering mental health services in various settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services to recipients in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support programs, and residential settings.
• Serve as a role model and educate recipients about self-help techniques and group processes.
• Teach coping strategies and assist recipients in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals.
• Help recipients develop supportive networks and utilize resources.

Job description

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide direct mental health services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will role model recovery behaviors, educate on self-help techniques, and support recipients in achieving personal rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities include teaching coping strategies, guiding group processes, and helping build strong support networks while ensuring adherence to program policies and