Peer Specialist
Company: New York State Office of Mental Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Recruiting Certified Peer Specialist for
Manhattan Psychiatric Center Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an
Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission-accredited facility,
is recruiting a Certified Peer Specialist to join their Transition
to Home Unit (THU) team. The THU team provides a multi-disciplinary
approach to care for individuals who have a history of
homelessness. The goals of the THU team are to develop personalized
treatment plans for active rehabilitation and reintegration to the
community. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM with pass days of Saturday/Sunday. As a Certified Peer
Specialist , you will support the recovery and wellness of
individuals in the THU. Responsibilities include: Leading peer
support groups and lessons based on recovery principles Sharing
progress updates with the treatment team Promoting a safe,
supportive, and respectful environment Documenting participation
and progress in the internal electronic client database
Representing the peer perspective in team and facility meetings
Training non-certified Peer Specialist staff About MPC: MPC is a
comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving
individuals who are 18 years or older, from the Manhattan and
Greater NYC Region. MPC’s focus on evidence-based, person-centered,
and culturally sensitive treatment helps their patient achieve
their recovery goals. If you would like to join MPC and contribute
to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following
benefits and opportunities: Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth NYS
medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off including
vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave New York State
Retirement programs Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over
the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s Island
Certified Peer Specialist Minimum Qualifications: Must have current
certification as a New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) by
the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB). Salary:
$47,695 - $58,447 Additional Comments: The Mission of the New York
State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of
all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting
recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with
serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health
experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to
supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.
To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and
initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment
outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these
efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where
all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized
to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Pursuant to Executive
Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is
permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for
employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior
compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended
a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such
information has been requested from you before such time, please
contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via
email at info@oer.ny.gov. NOTE: In order to be eligible for
appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an
excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State
Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other
Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and
subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of
these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally
assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
Background checks are required.
Keywords: New York State Office of Mental Health, New York , Peer Specialist, Healthcare , New York City, New York
