Peer Advocate Specialist

15 hours ago


Staten Island, New York, United States Sun River Health Full time
Job Title: Peer Advocate Specialist

Sun River Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Advocate Specialist to join our team at our Bay Street Treatment Center. As a key member of our multidisciplinary treatment team, you will provide peer support services to patients, empowering them to achieve their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individual and group support to patients, helping them articulate their recovery goals and develop personalized wellness and recovery plans.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to identify and connect patients with community resources, vocational, recreational, social, educational, and spiritual opportunities.
  • Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage patients in treatment, recovery, and aftercare services.
  • Document patient progress and outcomes in the clinical record, as required by regulation.
  • Facilitate peer support groups and model effective coping skills for patients.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Training (CRPA-P)
About Sun River Health:

Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. Our mission is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to patients, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.



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