Provide direct mental health services to recipients in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support programs, and residential settings. Serve as a role model for recipients and educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group process; teach them effective coping strategies, sometimes based on personal experience. Preferred qualifications: lived mental health experience from first-hand, personal knowledge, understanding gained from navigating and receiving services and/or supports as an element of their recovery; experience as a peer advocate in the mental health system.

Provide direct mental health services to recipients in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support programs, and residential settings. Serve as a role model for recipients and educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group process; teach them effective coping strategies, sometimes based on personal experience. Preferred qualifications: lived mental health experience from first-hand, personal knowledge, understanding gained from navigating and receiving services and/or supports as an element of their recovery; experience as a peer advocate in the mental health system.

The INSET Program Manager will be responsible for the oversight of and support for INSET activities as they relate to program monitoring and evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and ensuring the understanding of and fidelity to INSET guidance and best practices.

newSTART is seeking a Senior Peer Specialist who is responsible for providing individual and group rehabilitation support to participants using brief interventions targeting mental health, substance use, education, employment, and vocational needs. The Sr. Peer Specialist provides services within the framework of the core principles of recovery and self-determination. The Sr. Peer Specialist will work at various sites to connect with participants, including the Manhattan courthouse, CASES’ Harlem office, and will visit participants in the community.

Visit individuals in their homes and provide compassionate one-on-one support to help them achieve their recovery goals. Assist with building daily living skills, increasing independence, connecting to community resources, attending appointments, developing healthy routines, improving social connections, and providing encouragement and emotional support. Help individuals overcome challenges, work toward personal goals, and live more independently in their communities.

The Employment Specialist has lead responsibility on the team for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all team members to support consumers to participation in vocational training, adult education, and competitive employment. We are looking for a professional clinician with extensive experience in vocational assessment, job exploration, and skills development in choosing, getting, and maintaining employment. This is a field-based position and requires at least 80% of services to be provided to participants in their homes, shelters, places of employment, etc.

The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) is dedicated to enhancing and expanding opportunities for the Justice Peer workforce through professional development training, State workforce certification, technical assistance for employers, and movement building focused on policy efforts to center Justice Peer voice and leadership in transformation of the criminal legal and behavioral health treatment systems.

Work as a certified peer within the ACDP Certified Behavioral Health Community Clinic. Peer will work with clients towards life goals and lend additional support. Using trauma-informed, non-clinical assistance to provide resiliency training, group facilitation, non-clinical crisis support, and community connection to clients. The peer will have a critical role in client outreach and maintaining continuity of service for cleints enrolled at the site.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is looking to recruit a part-time Peer Advocate who will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team and be responsible for engaging, building rapport and supporting our clients to meet their mental health, recovery, health and wellness and housing goals. Using personal lived experience as an access and understanding point of the needs of our clients, the Peer Advocate will deliver and facilitate person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support services to assist our clients in obtaining permanent housing.

Seeking a rewarding role where your empathy creates real change?

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing guidance, encouragement, and person-centered support to individuals navigating mental health and behavioral challenges.

As an organization rooted in peer-led values, we believe in lifting others up. You will help members build vital coping skills, achieve their goals, and navigate their journeys toward lasting well-being.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today!

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable Peer Support Specialist to provide person-centered guidance to adults navigating emotional or behavioral challenges. In this role, you will use your own lived experience to build coping skills, assist with goal-setting, and connect individuals to vital community resources.

Requirements:

NYCPS Certification (Provisional or Full)

Lived experience with mental health/behavioral challenges

High school diploma or equivalent

Ready to empower others toward independence? Apply today to make a meaningful impact

The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health programs provide compassionate, evidence-based care using a culturally competent, person-centered approach. The Peer Specialist engages clients through lived experience to build trust, support recovery, and overcome barriers to treatment and community integration. Responsibilities include individual support, advocacy, collaboration with providers, and progress tracking. Candidates must have lived experience with substance use, CRPA certification, and strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.