Peer Specialist, Manhattan Psychiatric Center

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Mental Health, Office of Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Duties Description**

As a Peer Specialist, you would provide direct mental health services to recipients in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support programs, and residential settings. You would 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; assist them in clarifying their goals for rehabilitation and recovery; and help them to develop support systems. As a Peer Specialist, you would perform a range of tasks designed to assist recipients in regaining personal control over their lives and over their own recovery processes. Your tasks would focus on facilitating the development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies, and the increased hope and self-esteem that are central to recovery from a psychiatric disability.

**Additional Comments**

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $3,400.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.


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