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AptiHealth, Inc

Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS)

AptiHealth, Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Life at aptihealth apt... a fast-growing health tech company transforming behavioral healthcare. Our digital platform and affiliated medical group make it easier for people to access high-quality care when and where they need it. You’ll join a mission-driven team that’s curious, collaborative, and passionate about improving lives through technology and care innovation. Here, ideas turn into action and learning happens every day. We’re proud to be named one of the world’s top health tech companies of 2025, recognized for advancing digital behavioral healthcare. Together we’re building a better, more accessible future for mental health.

What We Offer

The chance to make life better for millions of people

Smart, supportive colleagues who care about what they do

A place where new ideas quickly turn into real results

A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and inclusion

A team built on trust, accountability, and continuous learning

Your Role As a Peer Specialist you will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing transformative care to our patients. You will communicate directly with patients and engage with them via phone and/or video, serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovery. You will provide support from a peer-perspective: someone who has first-hand experience with a mental health diagnosis and/or addiction.

Responsibilities

Outreach to patients to provide encouragement, check-in on goal progress, problem solve, and provide support

Review patient status and elevate urgent matters as needed to care team providers

Document patient interactions in the patient’s medical record

Coordinate care with patient care team including therapist and prescriber

Coordinate with internal and external care team members

Conduct daily telephonic outreach based on the needs of patients

Qualifications

Must have current and valid New York State Certified Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS)

One year of Peer Specialist experience working with adults age 18+ with a mental health diagnosis

Current or former recipient of mental health services

Knowledge in recovery and overcoming the challenges resulting from a mental health diagnosis

Commitment to one’s own continued recovery

Ability to work independently in a virtual environment

Ability to share personal struggles and stories of success

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available

Paid Time off, Sick Time and Paid Company Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Program with 2% Company matching

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Competitive Salary

Work Details Work Location:

Remote

Work Hours:

M-F 9am-5pm(EST)

Hourly Pay-Range:

$18-$23/hr

About aptihealth apt ihealth, inc. is a behavioral health engagement company that seamlessly integrates physical and behavioral healthcare. Our platform connects medical providers, behavioral health specialists and patients with our proprietary assessment and treatment management protocols to get and keep patients healthier faster. aptihealth’s structured therapy programs are centered on its proprietary 15 Life Domain Clinical Framework© that efficiently provides collaborative care teams with the most thorough understanding of a patient’s behavioral health needs. For more information, please visit www.aptihealth.com

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