Treatment Peer

lescNew York, NY

10 days ago

Occupations

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers Other Individual and Family Services Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

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About the role

Treatment PeerBASIC FUNCTION: The Treatment Peer will provide the following services for persons who use opioids and/or stimulants. MAJOR DUTIESBridge transitions from hospital inpatient services and emergency rooms, the criminal justice system, homeless shelters and OASAS residential programs to addiction treatment at OASAS certified outpatient programs in the CANS Network. Offer outreach, engagement and motivational services to bridge and retain individuals in treatment. Provide navigation supports to access MAT and other treatment modalities. Lead or co-lead recovery-based groups. Provide outreach/recruitment in community locations where prospective clients congregate to connect them to OASAS-certified outpatient treatment programs. Use lived experience to motivate and encourage individuals to access and engage with treatment and recovery services, including modeling coping skills. Complete monthly reports and meet monthly deliverables.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PMRATE: $45,597.55 - $45.597.55 / yearLOCATION: New York, NY 10002We offer excellent benefits including: Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discounted Commuter benefits Life insurance & Long term disability Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Training and other additional voluntary benefits To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission.

Requirements: QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEApplicants can be a fully-certified or provisional Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or be highly motivated to train as a CRPA ("trainees"). Trainees will be expected to provide supportive services as described above under supervision while they are training and are eligible to have their certification expenses paid by a grant. Individuals will be trained in and utilize evidence-based practices in providing peer-oriented services that support treatment and recovery. Interested applicants must have a high school diploma, ability to work a flexible schedule and be able to travel throughout Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Candidates should have experience with and/or desire to work with a culturally diverse population in an addition service setting.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

10 days ago

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