Recovery & Community Reintegration Peer Advocate

Northwell Health; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Recovery Peer Advocate to collaborate with the treatment team in implementing plans and delivering peer support and recovery services to clients and caregivers. The role focuses on building trust, serving as a mentor and advocate, and supporting discharge readiness and community reintegration.

The position includes case management for identified clients and assistance with independent living skills and community connections to behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Recovery Peer Advocate certification required (Provisional acceptable).
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the treatment team to implement the treatment plan.
• Provides peer support, advocacy and recovery services to clients and caregivers.
• Develops trust with participants and serves as mentor, advocate and ally.
• Assists with discharge readiness and community reintegration.
• Offers case management to identified clients and supports independent living skills.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Recovery Peer Advocate certification (Current or Provisional)

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Recovery Peer Advocate to collaborate with the treatment team in implementing plans and delivering peer support and recovery services to clients and caregivers. The role focuses on building trust, serving as a mentor and advocate, and supporting discharge readiness and community reintegration.

The position includes case management for identified clients and assistance with independent living skills and community connections to behavioral health services.