Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) | Full-Time | Queens, NY Location: Queens, New YorkEmployment Type: Full-Time, Non-ExemptReports To: Clinic Supervisor Support Recovery, Inspire Hope, and Empower Change Bleuler Psychotherapy Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for an individual with lived experience in recovery who is passionate about helping others navigate their own recovery journey and access the resources needed to achieve meaningful, sustainable wellness. As a CRPA, you will serve as a trusted mentor, advocate, and role model for individuals receiving services at Bleuler Psychotherapy Center. Working closely with clinical staff, community providers, and program participants, you will provide recovery-oriented support, strengthen engagement in treatment, promote self-advocacy, and connect individuals to essential community resources. Your lived experience and recovery expertise will help foster hope, resilience, and long-term recovery success for diverse populations across our programs. What You'll DoProvide peer-based recovery support by sharing relevant lived experiences and recovery strategies that promote hope and wellnessBuild supportive relationships with participants and encourage engagement in treatment and recovery servicesCollaborate with clinical staff and interdisciplinary team members to support participants in achieving treatment and recovery goalsProvide non-clinical crisis support and assist participants in navigating challenges that may impact recoveryTeach recovery skills and self-management strategies based on personal recovery experience and evidence-based recovery principlesEngage individuals during pre-admission and treatment entry processes, particularly following hospitalization, incarceration, or other critical life transitionsAssist participants in accessing medical, behavioral health, financial, legal, housing, vocational, and social support servicesProvide outreach services to individuals who may benefit from treatment and recovery support programsCoordinate referrals and connect participants with community-based resources and recovery-oriented servicesShare information regarding benefits, entitlements, recovery supports, and community resourcesCoordinate care with Health Homes and other service providers for eligible participantsFacilitate presentations and educational outreach to hospitals, community organizations, criminal justice settings, and other referral sourcesCommunicate participant progress and identified needs to assigned clinical staff to ensure continuity of careMaintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 24 hours of service deliveryParticipate in supervision, staff meetings, required trainings, and professional development activitiesAdhere to agency policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and Bleuler Psychotherapy Center's mission and treatment philosophyPerform additional duties as assigned by the Clinic Supervisor What You BringHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCompletion of all required CRPA training, including 30 hours of Recovery Coach Training and 16 hours of Peer Ethics TrainingCurrent New York Certification Board (NYCB) Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P)At least one year of volunteer or paid experience in a recovery-oriented setting preferredLived experience in substance use recovery with the ability to effectively utilize personal recovery experiences in a professional settingKnowledge of substance use disorder recovery principles and recovery support servicesUnderstanding of the criminal justice system and challenges faced by justice-involved individualsStrong interpersonal, communication, advocacy, and engagement skillsAbility to establish rapport and maintain a nonjudgmental, strengths-based approach with participantsKnowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and its role in recoveryProficiency in the Twelve Core Functions and recovery-oriented practicesExperience working with diverse populations across varying cultural, socioeconomic, and identity backgroundsStrong organizational skills and attention to documentation requirementsComputer proficiency and ability to utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systemsAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgmentBilingual Spanish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply Why Join Bleuler?Join a respected behavioral health organization dedicated to person-centered and recovery-oriented careMake a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their path to recovery and wellnessWork alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionalsHelp reduce barriers to treatment and increase access to critical community resourcesUtilize your lived experience to inspire hope and empower others in recoveryReceive ongoing supervision, training, and professional development opportunitiesExpand your knowledge of behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community-based servicesContribute to a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health and well-being of diverse communitiesBuild valuable experience in integrated behavioral healthcare and recovery support servicesOpportunity for professional growth and advancement within a growing organization Additional RequirementsMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust successfully complete all required background checks and screenings, including NYS Justice Center, Staff Exclusion List (SEL), Medicaid Exclusion List, and any applicable regulatory clearancesAbility to work effectively with diverse populations while maintaining professionalism and ethical boundariesCommitment to confidentiality, participant dignity, and recovery-oriented practicesAbility to travel within the community, as needed, to support outreach and linkage to services If you are passionate about helping others achieve recovery, strengthening community connections, and using your lived experience to make a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply today.