Job Overview:
Spring Hill Wellness NY is a free-standing outpatient facility located in Brooklyn. Spring Hill Wellness is licensed by the State of New York’s Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services. We are seeking a dedicated Peer Advocate to join our team. Must have CRPA (CASAC OR CASAC-T recommended).
As a Peer Advocate, you will provide support and guidance to individuals facing challenges related to mental health, addiction, and crisis situations. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Duties:
- Utilize your lived experience to connect with and support individuals in need
- Provide peer counseling and advocacy services
- Assist individuals in accessing community resources and services
- Conduct one-on-one sessions to address personal goals and challenges
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
- Offer mentorship and support to promote positive behavioral health outcomes
Qualifications:
- Experience with systems related to social work, addiction counseling, mental health counseling, or crisis management
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques
- Strong understanding of behavioral health principles
- Ability to provide peer support and mentorship effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Certification or training in peer support services is a plus
Joining our team as a Peer Advocate offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals in need while gaining valuable experience in the field of behavioral health.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Public Health
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- peer specialist: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CRPA Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11234 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11234: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person