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Join One of New York's Most Awarded Mental Health Employers! At NYPCC , we're not just changing lives, we're redefining what it means to build a meaningful career in mental health. 🏆2025 and 2026 Time City & State Top Workplace in New York 🏆 Mental Health America's Platinum Bell Seal recipient for FIVE consecutive years 🏆 Serving 15,000+ clients every month 🏆 50+ years of transforming lives across New York City If you're looking for more than just your next job, you've found it. For over five decades, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) has been one of New York's leading community mental health organizations, delivering innovative, compassionate care through both in-person and telehealth services. Today, we proudly serve more than 15,000 clients each month while continuing to set the standard for clinical excellence and employee experience. At NYPCC, you'll find: • Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits • Career growth through our Academy and leadership development programs • A collaborative, mission-driven culture where our employee matters • The chance to make a lasting impact on thousands of lives every single day Come build a career where purpose meets possibility! Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) are required to possess an OASAS approved certification as a peer advocate. The CRPA will provide peer support services to patients in treatment and recovery from a substance use disorder. Responsibilities: • Support the clinical team by facilitating connections between patients and additional recovery resources, enhancing patient understanding through education about community services. • Deliver nonclinical crisis assistance to individuals undergoing treatment. • Immerse patients in diverse recovery avenues and methods, offering guidance on various pathways to healing. • Contribute personal or relevant anecdotes on addiction and recovery to foster relatability and empathy. • Engage patients proactively to underscore treatment significance and elevate retention rates. • Efficiently utilize the EMR system for comprehensive documentation of rendered services and shared insights with patients. • Engage in regular staff meetings, contribute to case reviews, and actively participate in supervision sessions. • Conduct informative sessions and training for NYPCC staff, spotlighting emerging recovery trends and resources. • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Program Administration, and Leadership • High School Diploma or equivalent • Must possess one of the following: CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P Eligible • Successful fulfillment of at least 46-hours of training programs for Recovery Peer Advocates, covering areas such as advocacy, mentoring, education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibilities accepted by the New York State Certification Board and OASAS. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday (onsite) Salary: $36,000 - $46,000 per year Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.