Lexington Center
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate CRPA Westchester
Lexington Center, Bedford, New York, United States
Overview
Lexington Center , the largest provider of outpatient and residential substance use disorder services in the Hudson Valley, is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist for our Peekskill Clinic located in Westchester County. This position provides support services for persons who are struggling with mental illness and substance abuse. The Peer Support Specialist will work with clients in the community and in the clinic to provide care coordination and transportation services, work individually with clients to develop a recovery plan, provide recovery support and to run peer support groups. Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse persons, as well as lived experience is required. Responsibilities
Provide care coordination and transportation services for clients in the community and at the clinic Work individually with clients to develop a recovery plan Provide recovery support Run peer support groups Qualifications
Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues Lived experience required Valid CRPA or CRPA-P certification Driver’s license Successfully meet all OASAS requirements regarding a background check clearance Benefits and Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Lexington offers an excellent benefit package which currently includes Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance where the deductible and copays are paid by Lexington. We also offer dental, optical and life insurance.
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Lexington Center , the largest provider of outpatient and residential substance use disorder services in the Hudson Valley, is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist for our Peekskill Clinic located in Westchester County. This position provides support services for persons who are struggling with mental illness and substance abuse. The Peer Support Specialist will work with clients in the community and in the clinic to provide care coordination and transportation services, work individually with clients to develop a recovery plan, provide recovery support and to run peer support groups. Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse persons, as well as lived experience is required. Responsibilities
Provide care coordination and transportation services for clients in the community and at the clinic Work individually with clients to develop a recovery plan Provide recovery support Run peer support groups Qualifications
Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues Lived experience required Valid CRPA or CRPA-P certification Driver’s license Successfully meet all OASAS requirements regarding a background check clearance Benefits and Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Lexington offers an excellent benefit package which currently includes Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance where the deductible and copays are paid by Lexington. We also offer dental, optical and life insurance.
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