Peer Advocate

Richmond Medical Center•Staten Island, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) is a member of the interdisciplinary Psychiatry team who utilizes personal lived experience and recovery-oriented practices to support patients during hospitalization and transition to the community. The CRPA promotes hope, engagement in treatment, self-advocacy, and recovery through peer support, education, and connection to community resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Current New York State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification required.
Lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges and ability to appropriately utilize that experience in a professional setting.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care principles.
Strong communication, interpersonal, advocacy, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to document in an electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

One year of peer support, behavioral health, social services, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one peer support and recovery coaching to psychiatric inpatients.
Utilize lived experience to foster hope, resilience, wellness, and engagement in treatment.
Assist patients in identifying strengths, recovery goals, and effective coping strategies.
Facilitate recovery-focused groups and educational activities as assigned.
Support discharge planning by connecting patients to behavioral health, recovery, and community resources.
Advocate for patient voice, choice, and self-determination throughout treatment.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and adherence to CRPA ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.