Peer Counselor - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,436 - 53,129; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a full-time Recovery Peer Advocate to provide direct services to health consumers. The role involves assisting consumers with daily living activities, facilitating groups, and maintaining documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR). Candidates must have certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate and experience in the field. Located at South Brooklyn Health, the position offers a salary range of $47,436 - $53,129.

Qualifications

• Certification required as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-P.
• One year full-time experience in peer counseling or related human services.
• Acts as a liaison with community and governmental agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to health consumers.
• Assist with activities of daily living for consumers.
• Document consumer interactions and maintain records.

Skills

Certification as Recovery Peer Advocate

Experience working with consumers of substance use disorder services

Empathic communication

Education

Completion of Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby‑Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high‑performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Responsibilities

For Substance Use Assignments:

• Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment’s duration, as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate‑Provisional (CRPA‑P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP‑NYCB).
• Documentation of completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full‑time satisfactory experience working with consumers of substance use disorder services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services.

Assignment Level II

• One (1) additional year of experience, as described in Assignment Level I above.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position: Under supervision, peer counselors provide direct services to health consumers in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home and specialized settings. They work in close collaboration with staff, consumers and other caregivers in planning and implementing treatment plans. They empower peers to advocate for themselves, resolve issues or problems and plan for their futures by serving as a role model.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Assists the consumer with activities of daily living (e.g., setting up household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, parenting and other skills relevant to an individual’s rehabilitation goals). May make home visits.
• Leads or co‑leads groups including, but not limited to, dual diagnoses issues, relapse and recovery and socialization.
• Assists the consumer in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and developing individual coping strategies.
• Provides supportive peer counseling with respect to mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies, breastfeeding education and other self‑help opportunities.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary treatment and human services team in determining and implementing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Clarifies issues for the consumer and assists with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing and supportive services. Follows up to determine whether services were provided and used.
• Assists the consumer in completing applications and paperwork for public entitlements and may accompany the consumer on visits to agency offices and treatment programs.
• Acts as a liaison with community and governmental agencies.
• Facilitates the establishment of peer support networks, natural and social support systems.
• Maintains current, complete and appropriate documentation in the consumer record, prepares required forms, and may be required to use computer systems in carrying out these functions. Documents in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and writes progress notes for review.
• Acts as preceptor to Peer Counselors in Assignment Level I.
• Provides education training on recipient issues to mental health and other human services providers.
• Advocates for the needs of people with psychiatric disabilities within the mental health system and within service delivery systems.
• Participates in utilization review and quality improvement activities.

JOB DETAILS

Salary Range: $47,436 - $53,129

Position type: Full‑Time

Department: CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

Category: Behavioral Health

Posted: Apr 7 2026

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.