Find a job in peer support!

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The Virtual Community job bank is list of job openings as provided to us by employers in the order in which we receive them. (For Youth and Family Peer Advocate postings, hosted by Families Together in NYS.)

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May 2022

Brooklyn

Peer Counselor
NYU Langone Health
Posted 5/12/22
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New York City

Project Manager
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH)
Posted 5/12/22
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New Jersey (Virtual Job Fair)

May 18 (Statewide Virtual Job Fair, New Jersey)
CSPNJ
Posted 5/12/22
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New York City

NYS Employment Executive Director
NYS Office of Language Access
Posted 5/11/22
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Remote

Peer Support Supervisor (Overnight)
Vibrant Emotional Health (NYC)
Posted 5/11/22
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Remote

Forum Moderator (part time, contract)
Live and Learn
Posted 5/11/22
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Virtual

Director of Workforce Development
(Some travel to NYC and Albany, but mostly remote)
Families Together of NYS
Posted 5/11/22
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Bronx

Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment (YA ACT)
CASES
Posted 5/11/22
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April 2022

Bronx

Peer Specialist – Intensive Treatment Living Residence (Full Time)
Peer Specialist – Intensive Treatment Living Residence (Part Time)
Program Description
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Posted 4/28/22
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Brooklyn

Peer Support Specialist (field travel)
United Health Group
Posted 4/27/22
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Bronx

Peer Support Specialist (field travel)
United Health Group
Posted 4/27/22
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Hyde Park, Garrison, Walden, and South Glens Falls

Peer Companion
People USA
Posted 4/27/22
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Long Island

Wellness Peer Specialist
Hands Across Long Island
Posted 4/26/22
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Albany

Director of Public Policy & Public Engagement
NYAPRS
Posted 4/26/22
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Rockland

Peer Bridger (full time)
To apply, download and complete this competency scale
Rockland PC
Posted 4/25/22
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Queens

Peer Bridger (part time)
To apply, download and complete this competency scale
Creedmoor
Posted 4/25/22
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Long Island

Peer Bridger (part time)
To apply, download and complete this competency scale
Pilgrim
Posted 4/25/22
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Suffolk County Long Island

Outreach and Training Peer Specialist
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Posted 4/25/22
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Westchester County (Peekskill)

Peer Specialist
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Posted 4/21/22
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New York City

Peer Counselor (Multiple Positions, Multiple Locations)
NYC Health+Hospitals
Posted 4/14/22
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Syracuse

Community Peer Specialist
Liberty Resources
Posted 4/14/22
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Syracuse

AIDS Institute and Housing Peer Specialist
Liberty Resources
Posted 4/14/22
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Auburn

Criminal Justice Diversion Peer Specialist
Liberty Resources
Posted 4/14/22
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Auburn

Crisis Respite Peer Specialist (Per Diem)
Liberty Resources
Posted 4/14/22
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Oswego

Family Peer Support Specialist (Per Diem)
Liberty Resources
Posted 4/14/22
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New York City

Peer Specialist, Mobile Crisis Management Services
(Bronx and Brooklyn, per diem)
Peer Specialist, Intensive Mobile Treatment
(Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, full time per borough)
Peer Specialist Liaison, Intensive Mobile Treatment
(Brooklyn, full time)
Visiting Nurse Service
Posted 4/9/22
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Brooklyn

Coordinator Intensive Case Management Services
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
Office of Mental Health
Posted 4/9/22
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Albany

Director, Bureau of Managed Care
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene (RFMH)
Posted 4/9/22
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New York City

Peer Bridger
Community Access
Posted 4/8/22
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New York City

Senior Training & Implementation Specialist
Center for Rehabilitation & Recovery
The Coalition for Behavioral Health (CBH)
Posted 4/8/22
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New York City

Peer Specialist
Institute for Community Living (ICL)
Posted 4/8/22
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New York City

Peer Support Specialist
Families & Individuals in Recovery (FAIR) Program
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health (MCMH)
Posted 4/5/22
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Remote

Super Moderator
Live & Learn, Inc.
(Based in California, but the position can be done from anywhere)
Posted 4/4/22
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Brooklyn

Patient Navigators
Pilot Project (description)
NYU Langone Health
Posted 4/1/22
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March 2022

New York City

NYC Family Advisor
Vibrant Emotional Health
Posted 3/31/22
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Brooklyn

Mental Health Specialist II/Substance Abuse Specialist II
Visiting Nurse Service
Posted 3/31/22
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Amityville

Peer Advocate (Indeed)
Peer Advocate (NYCPS preferred)
OnTrackNY at South Oaks Hospital
Posted 3/31/22
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Long Island

CORE Psych Rehab Specialist/Peer Specialist
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Posted 3/29/22
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist Social Wellbeing Team
Person-Centered Intervention Training (PCIT) Response Pilot
Fort Greene Park Conservancy
Posted 3/25/22
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Western Region (Job Fair)

Ongoing (Check for latest openings)
Families Together in NYS
Posted 3/24/22
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Albany

Peer Bridger (Part-time)
located at Capital District Psychiatric Center
NYAPRS
(Posted 3/23/22)
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Queens

Peer Bridger Intern
located at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
NYAPRS
(Posted 3/23/22)
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Long Island

Peer Bridger Intern
located at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
NYAPRS
(Posted 3/23/22)
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New York City

Alumni Association of NYS Coordinator
Friends of Recovery New York (Manhattan)
(Posted 3/23/22)
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New York City

Peer Support Specialist (Per Diem)
Allwel
(Posted 3/22/22)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
New York State
(Posted 3/21/22)
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Utica

Peer Specialist (Part-time)
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
New York State
(Posted 3/21/22)
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Rensselaer

Peer Specialist (Youth Services)
Child and Family Services
New York State
(Posted 3/21/22)
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New York City

Family Advisor
Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 3/21/22)
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Albany

Director of Public Policy and Public Engagement
NYAPRS
(Posted 3/21/22)
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Queens

Peer Specialist
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Office of Mental Health
(Posted 3/17/22)
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East Patchogue

Recovery Specialist
Weekend Overnight Respite Counselor
Concern Housing
(Posted 3/17/22)
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Long Island

Job Fair (March 15-March 30)
See flyer for dates/times
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
(Posted 3/14/22)
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Long Island

PROS Peer Specialist
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
(Posted 3/14/22)
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Western Region Job Fair

Families Together in NYS | Learn More
(Posted 3/3/22)
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Buffalo / Erie County

NAMI Buffalo/Erie Co. Executive Director
NAMI Buffalo
(Posted 3/3/22)
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New York City

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene / Center for Practice Innovation
(Posted 3/2/22)
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Albany

Director of Public Policy and Public Engagement
NYAPRS
(Posted 3/2/22)
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New York City

Peer Support Specialist (multiple positions)
(Search under “peer” or “family”)
WellLife Network
(Posted 3/2/22)
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Queens

A ssociate Director of Rehab and Recovery
Transitional Services for New York
(Posted 3/2/22)
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New York City

Receptionist/Client Navigator
Service Program for Older People (SPOP)
(Posted 3/2/22)
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New York City

Multiple Peer Specialist and Supervisor positions
Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 3/2/22)
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Rochester

Recovery Outreach Coordinator
Center for Community Alternatives (CCA)
(Posted 3/2/22)
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Albany

Equal Opportunity Specialist 2
Office of Mental Health
(Posted 3/2/22)
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New York City and Long Island (multiple locations)

Peer Support Specialist (multiple positions)
Family Support Specialist
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 3/2/22)
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February 2022

New York City

Peer Support Specialist
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health
(Posted 2/22/22)
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Albany

Events Coordinator
NAMI NYS
(Posted 2/4/22)
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New York City

Peer Specialists / System Navigators (Multiple Openings)
Baltic Street AEH
(Posted 2/3/22)
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New York City (Bronx, Queens, Manhattan)

Peer Counselor Level 2
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 2/3/22)
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Kingston

Peer Specialists (Part-time)
Access Supports for Living (OnTrackNY)
(Posted 2/3/22)
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January 2022

Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk)

Peer Support Specialist (remote)
Req #2045458
Peer Support Specialist Field Travel (remote)
Req #2045456
United Healthcare
(Posted 1/28/22)
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Syracuse

Peer Specialist- Residential Based
Peer Specialist- Community Based
Youth Peer Advocate- Community Based
Adult Peer Specialist- Community Based
HCBS Adult Services Peer Specialist- Community Based
Liberty Resources
(Posted 1/26/22)
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Rochester

Peer Specialist- Community Based
Liberty Resources
(Posted 1/26/22)
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Oswego

Peer Specialist- Residential Based
Family Support Peer Specialist
Liberty Resources
(Posted 1/26/22)
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Auburn

Peer Specialist- Residential Based
Liberty Resources
(Posted 1/26/22)
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Oneida

Peer Specialist- Residential Based
Liberty Resources
(Posted 1/26/22)
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Kingsboro (updated posting)

Peer Specialist Grade 9
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
(Posted 1/24/22)
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Brooklyn

Peer Navigator | Bilingual Spanish
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone – Sunset Park
(Posted 1/23/22)
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Albany (with Telecommute options)

Mental Health Program Manager
New York State Office of Mental Health
(Posted 1/14/22)
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Sullivan and Dutchess Counties

Job Fair / January 12, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Lexington Center for Recovery
(Posted 1/6/22)
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New York City

Advocacy Specialist 2
(Downstate Psychiatric Hospitals)
New York State Office of Mental Health
(Posted 1/6/22)
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New York City

Peer Corps (flyer)
Description
New York City Peer Corps
(Posted 1/6/22)
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Harlem

Senior Peer Specialist/Mo bile Peer Wellness Coach
CASES
(Posted 1/6/22)
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Yonkers

Peer Specialist / OnTrackNY
MHA Westchester
(Posted 1/6/22)
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December 2021

West Babylon/Remote

Mul tiple Postings (Peer Positions)
Certified Family Peer Advocate
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 12/13/21)
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Syracuse

Peer Specialist- Integrated Health Care
Family Peer Advocate
Liberty Resources
(Posted 12/8/21)
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Rochester

Peer Specialist
Liberty Resources
(Posted 12/8/21)
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Manhattan, Bronx, Queens

Peer Program Specialist
ACMH
(Posted 12/7/21)
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New York City

Executive Director
NYC Justice Peer Initiative / CASES
(Posted 12/1/21)
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November 2021

New York City

Peer Corps
Flyer
NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
(Reposted 11/30/21)
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Long Island

Peer Specialist Internship Program
Hands Across Long Island
(Reposted 11/30/21)
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New York City

Howie the Harp Bootcamp
(Deadline to apply: January 5, 2022)
Community Access
(Posted 11/30/21)
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Buffalo

WNY OMH Field Office Director
Office of Mental Health
(Posted 11/30/21)
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Union and Essex Counties (New Jersey)

Community Outreach / Community Health Worker
Iris House
(Posted 11/23/21)
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Rochester and Syracuse

Multiple Peer and Family Positions
Coordinated Care Services Inc. (CCSI)
(Posted 11/23/21)
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New York City (Job Fair)

December 2, 10-12 pm and 1-4 pm
Baltic Street AEH
(Posted 11/18/21)
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New York City (Far Rockaway)

Peer Bridger Adult Home Initiative
Community Access
(Posted 11/18/21)
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Long Island (Coram)

CCBHC Recovery Specialist
CCBHC Family Skills Group Practitioner
WellLife Network
(Posted 11/18/21)
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Kingsboro (updated posting)

Peer Specialist Grade 9
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
(Posted 11/17/21)
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OMH Managed Care Bureau

Deputy Director | Mental Health Program Manager
NYS Office of Mental Health
(Posted 11/9/21)
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Albany

Peer Specialist Grade 9
Capital District Psychiatric Center
(Posted 11/8/21)
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Utica

Peer Specialist Grade 9
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
(Posted 11/8/21)
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Hudson River

Regional Youth Partner
Families Together in NYS
(Posted 11/8/21)
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Long Island

Job Fair
November 10 and 12, 9:00 – 2:30 pm
Careers in Recovery and Wellness Training Center
Association for Mental Health and Wellness (AMHW)
(Posted 10/29/21)
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Long Island

Peer Specialist Internship Program
Hands Across Long Island
(Posted 11/1/21)
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Bronx

Peer Specialist Positions
Mosaic Mental Health Crisis Respite
(Posted 11/1/21)
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Central Region, Hudson Valley, Long Island

Regional Youth Partners
Families Together in New York State
(Posted 11/1/21)
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New York City

Coordinator for DOHMH Office of Consumer Affairs
(part time position)
NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
(Reposted 11/1/21)
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October 2021

New York City

Training Managers
(full time positions)
New York City H+H Peer Academy
(Posted 10/18/21)
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New York City

Date: October 21, 10:00 – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Virtual Job Fair
Meet the Baltic Street Management Team
Interview for the largest peer workforce in New York State
Bring your resume and cover letter
25 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
For more about Baltic Street, visit www.balticstreet.org | Flyer
(Posted 10/17/21)
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New York City

Coordinator for DOHMH Office of Consumer Affairs
(part time position)
NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
(Posted 10/17/21)
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New York City

Family Advisor
Families Together in NYS
(Posted 10/17/21)
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Long Island

Peer Bridger | CCHBC Program
(Apply online)
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 10/17/21)
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SAMHSA (National)

Various Positions
Center for Mental Health Services
(Posted 10/15/21)
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New York State

Executive Director
Wellness Collaborative of New York – Independent Practice Association (WCNY-IPA)
May be remote – headquarters in Albany
(Posted 10/15/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialist & Workshop Co- Facilitator
Brooklyn Community Services (BCS)
(Posted 10/7/21)
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Long Island – Virtual Job Fair

Peer Navigator position open
Job Fair on October 13, 2021 5:00 pm Pre-registration required
Association for Mental Health and Wellness (AMHW)
Learn More
(Posted 10/07/21)
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Syracuse

Peer Specialist
US Veterans Health Administration
(Posted 10/07/21)
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East Syracuse

Crisis Line Worker
(Position Description)
Contact Community Services, Inc.
(Posted 10/07/21)
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New York City

Wellness Advocate (part time and full time)
New York City Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
(Posted 10/7/21)
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Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk)

Peer Support Specialist (remote)
Req #937440
United Healthcare
(Posted 10/06/21)
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Long Island (Suffolk)

Peer Support Specialist (remote)
Req #2016707
United Healthcare
(Posted 10/06/21)
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Regina Shoen (OMH SAS) provided a helpful list to access job openings in NYS: State Jobs!
Still looking? There is a list of tips to customize your job search on our Open Jobs page.

September 2021

NYC

Peer Trainer Positions
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 9/22/21)
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NYC

Respite Worker – Per Diem (Overnight Shift)
Community Access
(Posted 9/21/21)
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Syracuse

Peer Support Specialist – SUD Clinic
Liberty Resources
(Posted 9/20/21)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist
U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VA)
(Posted 9/20/21)
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NYC

Coordinator, Office of Consumer Affairs
NYC DOHMH/Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 9/17/21)
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NYC

Regional Youth Partner
Youth Power / Families Together
(Posted 9/15/21)
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NYC

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager
Center for Practice Innovations
(Posted 9/14/21)
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NYC, Long Island, Hudson Valley

Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA)
Sun River Health
(Posted 9/14/21)
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Syracuse

Multiple Peer Positions
Liberty Resources
(Posted 9/14/21)
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Syracuse

Warmline Volunteers
SyrPeer, Inc.
(Posted 9/14/21)
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Rochester

Program Manager – Affinity Place (Peer Respite)
East House
(Posted 9/14/21)
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NYC

Coordinator, Office of Consumer Affairs
NYC DOHMH/Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 9/14/21)
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NYC

Peer Workforce Coordinator, Office of Consumer Affairs
NYC DOHMH/Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 9/14/21)
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NYC

Recovery Specialist and Trainer
OnTrackNY
(Posted 9/14/21)
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NYC

Peer Bridger, Adult Home Initiative
Click here to apply
Community Access
(Posted 9/14/21)
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NYC

Peer Specialist Clubhouse Jobs
DOHMH
(Posted 9/14/21)
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Brooklyn

Bilingual English/Spanish Certified Peer Specialist (part time)
Rainbow Heights Club
(Posted 9/14/21)
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Nationwide

Job Training for Young Adults 18-24
Job Corps
(Posted 9/14/21)
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Still looking? There is a list of tips to customize your job search on our Open Jobs page.

August 2021

Statewide

Governor’s Administration Positions
Governor Kathy Hochul’s Administration
(Posted 8/19/21)
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NYC

Peer Specialist
Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 8/18/21)
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Brooklyn

Peer Peer Specialist, Social Well-Being Team (part time)
Fort Greene Park Conservancy
New York, NY 10036
(Posted 8/13/21)
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Multiple Positions / Many Locations

Peer Bridger
NYAPRS
(Reposted 8/13/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialists
Clubhouses (multiple openings)
(Reposted 8/13/21)
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Eastern Nassau or Western Suffolk County

Peer Support Position, NY Recovery & Resiliency Team
Full Job Description
United Healthcare
(Posted 8/6/21)
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New Rochelle

Peer Advocate, Case Management Team
Client Care Coordinator, Peer Self-Help Program
Choice of NY
(Posted 8/6/21)
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New York City

Office of Consumer Affairs, Peer Support Workforce Coordinator
New York City, Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
(Posted 8/3/21)
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New York City

Queens Supervised Release Program, Peer Specialist
New York Criminal Justice Agency
(Posted 8/2/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialist
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 8/2/21)
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Still looking? There is a list of tips to customize your job search on our Open Jobs page.

July 2021

Kingston, NY – Ulster County

Family Peer Advocate –CFTSS
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc
(Posted 7/16/21)
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Suffolk County

Overnight Recovery Specialist (East Patchogue)
PT Overnight Respite Counselor (East Patchogue)
Peer Counselor (Middle Island)
Concern for Independent Living
(Posted 7/15/21)
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Long Island

Peer Specialist Interns
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Hands Across Long Island (HALI)
(Posted 7/12/21)
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Long Island

Senior Forensic Specialist
Hands Across Long Island (HALI)
(Posted 7/12/21)
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Statewide

Jails Justice Organizer
Jails Justice Network
(Posted 7/12/21)
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Rochester

Co-Executive Director, Strategy and Operations
Partners in Restorative Initiatives
(Posted 7/12/21)
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Multiple Positions / Many Locations

Peer Bridger
NYAPRS
(Posted 7/9/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialists
Clubhouses (multiple openings)
(Posted 7/1/21)
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Still looking? There is a list of tips to customize your job search on our Open Jobs page.

June 2021

Queens, Rockland, Long Island

Peer Bridgers
NYAPRS
(Posted 6/29/21)
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Brooklyn

Peer Recovery Coach
(For more positions, search for “peer” at the EAC Jobs Site)
EAC Network
(Posted 6/29/21)
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New York City

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Trainee
Hamilton Madison House
(Posted 6/29/21)
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Peekskill

Peer Specialist (full time)
OnTrackNY
Western Jewish Community Services
(Posted 6/25/21)
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Western New York

Regional Advocacy Specialist 2
OMH Office of Consumer Affairs
(Posted 6/20/21)
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Central New York

Regional Advocacy Specialist 2
OMH Office of Consumer Affairs
(Posted 6/20/21)
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Madison County

Recovery Center Coordinator
(Civil Service Position)
Director of Community Mental Health Services
(Posted 6/20/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialist (full time and per diem)
Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY)
(Posted 6/20/21)
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Central New York

Children’s System of Care Manager
Coordinated Care Services Inc. (CCSI)
(Posted 6/20/21)
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Brooklyn, East Patchogue, Middle Island

Peer Specialist, Peer Counselor, Overnight Recovery Specialist, Respite Counselor (4 positions)
Concern for Independent Living
(Posted 6/11/21)
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Rochester

Peer Specialist
Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA)
(Posted 6/10/21)
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Niagara Falls

Peer Specialist
Mental Health Association in Niagara County
(Posted 6/10/21)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist
Part time
Social Wellbeing Team
Fort Greene Park Conservancy
(Posted 6/10/21)
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New York City

Advocacy Coordinator/Peer Specialist
Temporary Position
Urban Justice Center | Mental Health Project
(Posted 6/9/21)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist | The Wellness Works Clinic
Services for the UnderServed (SUS)
(Posted 6/9/21)
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New York City

Peer Coordinator / Community Assista nt
(42 positions)
NYC Dept. of Homeless Services
(Posted 6/8/21)
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Still looking? There is a list of tips to customize your job search on our Open Jobs page.

May 2021

Syracuse

Peer Engagement Specialist
CCSI
(Posted 5/26/21)
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West Babylon (Long Island)

Peer Specialist (several openings)
Family Peer Advocate
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 5/25/21)
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New York City

ACT Team
New Horizon Counseling Center Shelter
(Posted 5/25/21)
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Syracuse, Auburn, Oneida

Peer Specialist (and related titles)
Liberty Resources
(Posted 5/25/21)
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Long Island

Homeless Outreach Positions

New York State Office of Mental Health
(Posted 5/18/21)
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Albany

Associate Commissioner of Mental Health, Office of Managed Care
New York State Office of Mental Health
(Posted 5/12/21)
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Peekskill

Peer Specialist — no longer available.
See new listing dated 6/25/21
OnTrackNY
Westchester Jewish Community Services
(Posted 5/10/21)
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New York City

Virtual Job Fair (past) | May 14, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Learn about Peer Specialist Openings
NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
(Posted 5/4/21)
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Binghamton

Multiple Peer Support Worker openings
MHAST
(Posted 5/4/21)
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New York City

Peer Counselor Level 1
To apply: https://employment.nychhc.org/
Job IDs: 57434, 59865
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 5/4/21)
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Queens

Peer Bridger (Creedmore)
NYAPRS
(Posted 5/4/21)
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Oneida

Pathways Program Director
Liberty Resources
(Posted 5/4/21)
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April 2021

New York City

Peer Counselor Level 1
To apply: https://employment.nychhc.org/
Job IDs: 57434, 59865
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 4/27/21)
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Albany

Associate Commissioner MH
New York State Office of Mental Health
(Application Deadline 4/26/21)
(Posted 4/14/21)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist | The Wellness Works Clinic
Services for the UnderServed (SUS)
(Posted 4/14/21)
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Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess

Job Fair / April 28, 1:00 – 5:00 p m
(Resume deadline April 22)
Lexington Center for Recovery
(Posted 4/14/21)
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New York City

Peer Counselor Level 2
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 4/6/21)
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New York City

Outreach Associate
NYC Criminal Justice Agency
(Posted 4/6/21)
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New York City

Senior Peer Mentor
Community Health Action of Staten Island
(Posted 4/6/21)
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New York City

Recovery Coach/Peer Advocate intern
Community Health Action of Staten Island
(Posted 4/6/21)
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New York City

Peer Mentor (Alternatives to Incarceration)
Community Health Action of Staten Island
(Posted 4/5/21)
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New York City

Peer Support Specialist
Vibrant Emotional Health
(Posted 4/5/21)
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Albany (Capital District)

Executive Director
Mohawk Opportunities
(Posted 4/2/21)
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Various Counties in NYS

Peer Bridger
NYAPRS
(Posted 4/2/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialist (4 positions)
Intensive Mobile Treatment Team
Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS)
(Posted 4/1/21)
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New York City

Director of the Health and Justice Epi-Centre
(Search under Job ID: 433518)
NYC DOHMH
(Posted 4/1/21)
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March 2021

New York City

Peer Counselor Level 3 (Mobile Crisis Team)
(Search under “peer counselor”)
NYC Health+Hospitals | Bellevue
(Posted 3/29/21)
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New York City

Peer Counselor Level 3 (Extended Care Unit)
(Search under “peer counselor”)
NYC Health+Hospitals | Bellevue
(Posted 3/29/21)
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New York City

Peer Counselor Level 1)
(Search under “peer counselor”)
NYC Health+Hospitals | Lincoln
(Posted 3/29/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialist – per diem (Mobile Crisis)
(Search under “peer ” on the career site)
Visiting Nurse Service of New York(
Posted 3/29/21)
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New York City (Lincoln)

Peer Counselor
NYC Health+Hospitals
(Posted 3/17/21)
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Cortland County

Peer Specialist
Catholic Charities of Cortland County
(Posted 3/17/21)
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Brooklyn and Queens (Nassau County)

Peer Support Specialist – 2 Open Positions
Visit the United Healthcare Careers Website
Search under New York Requisition #’s:
>>> Brooklyn area – 918066
>>> Queens, Nassau County area – 917912
(Posted 3/8/21)
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Hyde Park (Dutchess County)

Peer Respite Companion (Rose House)
People USA
(Posted 3/5/21)
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Kingston, NY – Ulster County

Wellness/HCBS Coordinator – Peer Certified
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc
(Posted 3/4/21)
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Long Island

Long Island Regional Youth Partner
Families Together in NYS
(Posted 3/3/21)
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New York City

Youth Peer Advocate (seeking new member organizations)
NYC Youth Peer Advocate Coalition
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Staten Island

Peer Specialist
St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Staten Island

Transition Specialist
Staten Island Center for Independent Living
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Morrisonville

Peer Support Specialist (HCBS)
Behavioral Health Services North
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Mount Vernon

Certified Peer Specialist
The Guidance Center
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Niagara Falls

Youth Peer Support Specialist
Pinnacle Community Services
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Statewide

Peer Specialist (Crisis Stabilization)
Citizen Advocates
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Oneida

Peer Specialist
Liberty Resources
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Oneida

Peer Specialist – Per Diem
Liberty Resources
(Posted 3/3/21)
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Still looking?

Visit our Open Jobs report page for a detailed listing of openings in the state as reported to multiple employment agencies. The reports are sorted by location, job title, and employer to allow you to quickly find openings that are most relevant to your search. The Open Jobs report is provided monthly by Curtis Dann-Messier, Director of the New York City Peer and Community Health Worker Workforce Consortium. If you find these new reports helpful, let us know. Send email to academy.virtual.community@gmail.com

February 2021

New York City

Peer Specialist
NYC Supported Transition and Recovery Team (NYCSTART)
Bureau of Mental Health, Dept. of Mental Health and Hygiene
Job ID: 435943
(Posted 2/13/21)
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Greene, NY

Director of Residential Services
Hillside Family of Agencies
View more opportunities
(Posted 2/13/21)
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Bronx

Multiple Peer and Housing Support Positions
Baltic Street AEH
Visit our Job Fair on Feb 26, 11-2 pm Eastern
Zoom Meeting ID: 6011873477
Sent all resumes to jobs@balticstreet.org
(Posted 2/12/21)
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Canandaigua (Rochester area)

Peer Specialist – Veterans’ Crisis Line
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
(Posted 2/12/21)
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White Plains

Peer Support Specialist – Crisis Stabilization
People USA
(Posted 2/12/21)
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Albany, Long Island, Rockland

Peer Bridger (PT) (multiple positions)
NYAPRS
(Posted 2/12/21)
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NYC and Long Island (West Babylon)

Youth Peer Advocate
Family Peer Advocate
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 2/12/21)
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Suffolk and Nassau Counties

Direct Care positions
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
Visit the Virtual Hiring Event – February 17, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Learn More
(Posted 2/11/21)
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Remote (statewide)

Youth Peer Services Training and Credential Manager
Families Together in New York State
(Posted 2/3/21)
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Long Island

Careers in Recovery and Wellness Training Center Outreach and Training Specialist
Association for Mental Health and Wellness (AMHW)
(Posted 2/2/21
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Johnstown

Peer Engagement Specialist
HFM Prevention Council
(Posted 2/2/21)
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Johnstown

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
HFM Prevention Council
(Posted 2/2/21)
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Manhattan

Peer Engagement Specialist
Lantern Community Services
(Posted 2/2/21)
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New York City

Peer Counselors for NYC Crisis Line
(volunteer position) The Samaritans
Note: Orientation for this position will be held on: Wednesday, February 3^rd
(Posted 2/2/21)
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New York City

Peer Specialist (multiple positions)
Visiting Nurse Service
(Posted 2/2/21)
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West Babylon

Family Peer Advocate (Remote)
Youth Peer Advocate (Remote) Federation of Organizations
(Posted 2/2/21)
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Still looking?

January 2021

Queens, Nassau, Suffolk

Peer Specialist and Direct Care Positions
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 1/20/21)
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West Babylon

Family Peer Advocate (Remote)
Youth Peer Advocate (Remote)
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 1/20/21)
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Albany / Troy

Certified Peer Specialist
aptihealth, inc
(Posted 1/20/21)
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New York City

Mental Health Peer Counselor, NYC Crisis Line
(volunteer position)
The Samaritan
(Posted 1/20/21)
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New York City

Family/Peer Support Specialist
United Healthcare – 3 Open Positions
NY Requisition #’s:
Brooklyn area – 904042
St. Lawrence County area – 904048
Nassau County area – 904052
(Posted 1/8/21)

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The listings above have been submitted directly to the APS Virtual Community.
For more new listings, visit the Open Jobs report page. A new report is issued each month.

December 2020

New York City

Peer Specialist (IMT)
The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS)
(Posted 12/28/20)
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Jefferson/St. Lawrence County

Peer Support Position
New ID number
United Healthcare #904048
(Posted 12/22/20)
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Brooklyn

Family Peer Support Specialist
New ID number
United Healthcare #904042
(Posted 12/22/20)

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Nassau County

Family Peer Support Specialist
New ID number
United Healthcare #904052
(Posted 12/22/20)
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Long Island

Senior Forensic Specialist
Hands Across Long Island (HALI)
(Posted 12/16/20)
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New York City

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Flushing Hospital Medical Center
(Posted 12/15/20)
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New York City

Multiple Peer, Family, and Youth Advocate Positions
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 12/15/20)
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Albany

Certification Coordinator
New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB)
(Posted 12/11/20)
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New York City

Visiting Nurse Service of New York
(Posted 12/11/20)
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Freehold, NJ

Chief of Operations and Advocacy
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSP-NJ)
(Posted 12/9/20)
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New York City

Family Peer Advisor (two positions)
The Foundling
(Posted 12/8/20)
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Jefferson/St. Lawrence County

Peer Support Position
United Healthcare (reposted on 12/22/20)
(Posted 12/1/20)
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Brooklyn

Family Peer Support Specialist
United Healthcare (reposted on 12/22/20)
(Posted 12/1/20)
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Nassau County

Family Peer Support Specialist
United Healthcare (reposted on 12/22/20)
(Posted 12/1/20)
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New York City

Peer Specialist for OnTrackNY
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
(Posted 12/1/20)
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New York City

Peer Specialist (temporary)
Mental Health Project
Urban Justice Center
(Posted 12/1/20)
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New York City

NYC Regional Youth Partner
Families Together of NYS
(Posted 12/1/20)
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Hudson

Hudson Regional Youth Partner
Families Together of NYS
(Posted 12/1/20)
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Oneida and Herkimer

Coordinator of Services – Oneida (RCIL)
Disability Rights Advocate – Herkimer (RCIL)
Department of Social Services (DSS) Liaison – Herkimer (RCIL)
Direct Support Professional – Oneida and Herkimer (RCIL)
Peer Support Specialist – Oneida (RCIL)
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Coordinator – Oneida (RCIL)
Mental Health Advisor – Herkimer (Upstate Cerebral Palsy)
Assistant Residence Manager, Mental Health – Herkimer (Upstate Cerebral Palsy)
(Posted 12/1/20)
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Onondaga County

Peer Support Specialist – Unique Peerspectives Drop-in Center (Access CNY)
Peer Support Specialist – Berkana House Crisis Respite (Access CNY)
Direct Support Professional – Residential (Access CNY)
Residence Counselor (Access CNY)
Program Manager – Consumer Directed Personal Services Program (Access CNY)
Certified Peer Recovery Advocate – Opioid Treatment Program – (Crouse Health)
(Posted 12/1/20)
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For more recent job openings, visit the Open Jobs Report.

November 2020

Albany

Certification Coordinator
New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB)
(Verified 11/15/20)
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New York City

Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee Coordinator
New York City Peer Specialist Conference Committee
(Posted 11/12/20)
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Long Island

Peer Bridger
NYAPRS
(Posted 11/12/20)
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New York City

Multiple positions below from Baltic Street A.E.H.

Baltic Street AEH
(Posted 11/09/20)
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New York City

Peer-to-Peer Friendship Project (Volunteer)
Peer Workers United Co-Facilitator (Volunteer)
City Voices
(Posted 11/11/20)
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Albany

Direct Support Professional-Residential Services
Catholic Charities Disabilities Services (CCDS)
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Long Island

Youth Peer Advocate
Lodestar Children’s Services
(Posted 11/09/20)
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New York City

Youth and Family Peer Advocates
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Tarrytown

Family Support Specialist
MHA Westchester
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Tarrytown

Youth Peer Advocate
MHA Westchester
(Posted 11/09/20)
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New York City

Family & Youth Peer Advocates
Families on the Move NYC
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Utica

Peer Support Program Supervisor
ICAN
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist
Bridging Access to Care
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Brooklyn

Peer Specialist
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Queens

Recovery Peer Specialist
Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Bronx

Peer Specialist
OnTrackNY
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Flushing

Peer Advocate
The Child Center of NY
(Posted 11/09/20)
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New York City

Peer Specialist
NYC Criminal Justice Agency
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Queens and/or Valley Stream

Peer Specialists and Certified Recovery Peer Advocates
New Horizon Counseling Center
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Nassau County

Care Navigator and Case Management Assistant
Options for Community Living, Inc
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Spring Valley

Respite Counselor
Loeb House
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Newburgh

Onward Recovery Manager
Independent Living, Inc
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Poughkeepsie

Peer Specialist
Mental Health Association (MHA)
((Posted 11/09/20)
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Syracuse

Peer Specialist
CIRCARE
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Tompkins/Tioga County

Peer Specialist
Unity House
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Buffalo

Peer Bridger
Recovery Options Made Easy (ROME)
(Posted 11/09/20)
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Buffalo

Peer Companion I
Recovery Options Made Easy (ROME)
(Posted 11/09/20)
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October 2020

Canandaigua (Rochester Area)

Peer Specialist
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
(Posted 10/28/20)
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Long Island

Commack/Hampton Bays
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Catholic Charities of Long Island
(Posted 10/16/20)
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Canandaigua (Rochester Area)

Training Instructor
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
(Posted 10/15/20)
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New York City

Assistant Program Director
Transitional Services for New York (TSINY)
(Posted 10/14/20)
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Long Island (and NYC)

Multiple Peer Positions
Federation of Organizations
(Posted 10/13/20)
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New York City

Respite Worker, Crisis Respite Center
Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
(Posted 10/10/20)
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Long Island

Youth Peer Advocate
Lodestar Children’s Services
(Posted 10/2/20)
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New Jersey

Senior Training and Consultation Specialist
Rutgers University Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions
Community Support Services Project
(Posted 10/5/20)
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New York City

Respite Specialist
Services for the Underserved (S:US)
(Posted 10/2/20)
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History of Past Openings

Want to see who has hired peer specialists in the past? Check the historic record of Past Jobs for a list of previous Job Bank postings. Most prior postings will be closed, but some employers may have similar openings in the future. These employers may also be a good resource for volunteer opportunities or internships that qualify for supervised work experience (to move from provisional to full/standard certification).

More Job Openings

Still looking? Check the new statewide Job Reports page to download a searchable statewide report on job openings for peer workers!