Essen Health Care
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Essen Health Care
Company Overview
Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network providing high‑quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to vulnerable residents of New York State. Guided by a population‑health model of care, Essen operates five integrated clinical divisions and offers services in primary & specialty offices, urgent‑care centers, nursing homes, and home‑bound house calls—all also available via telehealth. The Care Management division supports patient‑centered care through care coordination, complex‑care management and addressing health‑related social needs. Founded in 1999, Essen serves all five boroughs of New York City, primarily the Bronx, and employs over 300 primary and specialty‑care physicians and advanced clinicians. The organization maintains an enterprise‑wide electronic medical record system, clinical analytics, and population‑health capabilities. Essen has been designated “Level 3 Patient‑Centered Medical Home” by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and has launched Intention Health Ventures to commercialize technology innovations.
Responsibilities Peer Engagement & Support
An inter‑client role as a peer, sharing lived experience to build rapport, reduce stigma, and model recovery.
Provide non‑clinical crisis support, especially after hospitalization, incarceration, or relapse episodes.
Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and areas where they need support.
Help clients carry out tasks defined in their individual treatment plans and actively participate in treatment‑planning meetings.
Community & Recovery Linkage
Organize and facilitate self‑help groups (e.g., SMART Recovery, NA/AA) and peer‑led activities within the program.
Connect clients to community‑based recovery supports, housing assistance, employment services, and social resources consistent with treatment and discharge plans.
Teach self‑help techniques, group process skills, and facilitate establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, detailed, and thorough documentation of all billable and non‑billable peer support activities in the electronic health record.
Ensure all documentation complies with HIPAA, OASAS Article 32 regulations, and Medicaid billing requirements.
Participate in utilization review, peer review activities, and case consultation meetings as needed.
Professional Development & Collaboration
Attend and participate in clinical team meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education to maintain CRPA certification.
Collaborate with counselors, medical providers, case managers, and administrative staff to coordinate holistic, person‑centered care.
Educate program participants about recovery pathways, harm reduction, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and relapse prevention strategies.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential required.
At least 1 year of sustained recovery with lived experience of substance use disorder.
Minimum 3 months related volunteer or work experience.
25 hours of supervision by qualified supervisory staff.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while sharing lived experience.
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in addiction treatment, harm reduction, or community health settings.
Knowledge of Bronx community resources (housing, employment, legal services, social supports).
Experience facilitating peer‑led groups or self‑help meetings.
Familiarity with trauma‑informed care, motivational interviewing, and recovery‑oriented systems of care.
Compensation $45,000‑$50,000 per year (based on experience and certification level).
Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically‑diverse population.
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Responsibilities Peer Engagement & Support
An inter‑client role as a peer, sharing lived experience to build rapport, reduce stigma, and model recovery.
Provide non‑clinical crisis support, especially after hospitalization, incarceration, or relapse episodes.
Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and areas where they need support.
Help clients carry out tasks defined in their individual treatment plans and actively participate in treatment‑planning meetings.
Community & Recovery Linkage
Organize and facilitate self‑help groups (e.g., SMART Recovery, NA/AA) and peer‑led activities within the program.
Connect clients to community‑based recovery supports, housing assistance, employment services, and social resources consistent with treatment and discharge plans.
Teach self‑help techniques, group process skills, and facilitate establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, detailed, and thorough documentation of all billable and non‑billable peer support activities in the electronic health record.
Ensure all documentation complies with HIPAA, OASAS Article 32 regulations, and Medicaid billing requirements.
Participate in utilization review, peer review activities, and case consultation meetings as needed.
Professional Development & Collaboration
Attend and participate in clinical team meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education to maintain CRPA certification.
Collaborate with counselors, medical providers, case managers, and administrative staff to coordinate holistic, person‑centered care.
Educate program participants about recovery pathways, harm reduction, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and relapse prevention strategies.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
NYS OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential required.
At least 1 year of sustained recovery with lived experience of substance use disorder.
Minimum 3 months related volunteer or work experience.
25 hours of supervision by qualified supervisory staff.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while sharing lived experience.
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in addiction treatment, harm reduction, or community health settings.
Knowledge of Bronx community resources (housing, employment, legal services, social supports).
Experience facilitating peer‑led groups or self‑help meetings.
Familiarity with trauma‑informed care, motivational interviewing, and recovery‑oriented systems of care.
Compensation $45,000‑$50,000 per year (based on experience and certification level).
Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically‑diverse population.
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