Lexington Center
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate CRPA Rockland
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 full-time Peer Support Specialist for our Valley Cottage Clinic located in Rockland 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. Work individually with clients to develop a recovery plan. Provide recovery support and run peer support groups. Engage with clients in both community and clinic settings. Qualifications
Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse individuals and lived experience. Valid CRPA or CRPA-P. Driver’s license. Successfully meet all OASAS requirements regarding a background check clearance. Compensation & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Lexington offers an excellent benefits package, including Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance (deductible and copays paid by Lexington), as well as 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 full-time Peer Support Specialist for our Valley Cottage Clinic located in Rockland 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. Work individually with clients to develop a recovery plan. Provide recovery support and run peer support groups. Engage with clients in both community and clinic settings. Qualifications
Experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse individuals and lived experience. Valid CRPA or CRPA-P. Driver’s license. Successfully meet all OASAS requirements regarding a background check clearance. Compensation & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Lexington offers an excellent benefits package, including Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance (deductible and copays paid by Lexington), as well as dental, optical and life insurance.
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