Behavioral Health Peer Advocate

Northwell • Village of Ossining, NY

9d • $36,980 - $55,690

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Peer Advocate implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team and provides peer support, advocacy, and recovery services to clients and caregivers. The role supports participants before discharge and after their return to the community, helping them prepare for discharge, develop independent living and coping skills, adjust to community life, and connect with outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources. The advocate also provides case management to identified clients while supporting client wellbeing and program integrity. Related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Recovery Peer Advocate or Recovery Peer Advocate - Provisional certification.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the treatment team to facilitate implementation of the treatment plan.
• Offer peer support services to participants before discharge and after their return to their communities.
• Provide peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers.
• Build trusting relationships with participants and serve as a role model, peer supporter, mentor, advocate, and ally.
• Communicate hope and encouragement to help participants develop readiness for hospital discharge and return to their communities.
• Provide case management services to identified clients while maintaining client wellbeing and program integrity.
• Assist with independent living skills, coping skills, and community adjustment, and help participants connect with outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED