Impactful Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Essen Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in treatment and recovery under the Article 32 program. This non-clinical role uses lived experience to mentor, reduce stigma, and help clients engage in services.

Responsibilities include peer engagement, community linkage, documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with counselors and care teams. Salary is $45,000–$50,000 per year, depending on experience and certification level.

Qualifications

• NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Greater than 3 months related volunteer or work experience.
• 25 hours of supervision by qualified supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients as a peer, building rapport and modeling recovery.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support after hospitalization, incarceration, or relapse.
• Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and areas where they need support.
• Help clients carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans and participate in planning meetings.
• Organize and facilitate self-help groups (e.g., SMART Recovery, NA/AA) and peer-led activities.
• Connect clients to community-based recovery supports, housing, employment services, and other social resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation of peer support activities in the electronic health record and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to support individuals in treatment and recovery under the Article 32 program. This non-clinical role uses lived experience to mentor, reduce stigma, and help clients engage in services.

Responsibilities include peer engagement, community linkage, documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with counselors and care teams. Salary is $45,000–$50,000 per year, depending on experience and certification level.