Peer Specialist

Greater Binghamton Health Center is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will serve as a role model and assist patients in regaining personal control over their lives and recovery process.

• Teach patients effective coping strategies, sometimes based on personal experience.
• Assist patients in clarifying their goals.
• Help patients develop support systems.
• Be a patient advocate.

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance programs available
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have two years of experience participating in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, recipient run organizations, or similar experiences/programs.

Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The New York State Office of Mental Health is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

Salary: $41,399 - $50,884