Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - CCBHC

Ohel is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to provide person-centered planning and delivery of services to individuals at our Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Ideal candidate will have lived experience utilizing mental health and substance abuse services (SUD). The Peer Advocate is responsible for mentoring individuals diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders by providing supportive and skills-building service with a rehabilitation and recovery focus.

Peer Support uses trauma-informed and non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from SUD and Mental Health issues. The Recovery Peer Advocate will provide face-to-face services to assist connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with their treatment plan. They maintain accurate and up-date records in accordance with the program's policies and procedures.

The candidate demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with fellow team members, individuals/clients/families and the community. Applicant must have knowledge in trauma-informed care, recovery in both SUD and mental health. Knowledge of best practices- Motivational Interviewing, WRAP etc.

HS Diploma or GED required. Must be certified by OASAS as a CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) or CRPA provisional with two years’ experience working with behavioral health population. This part time position is based in Brooklyn with occasional Sundays as necessary. Salary: $25,000- $30,000