Peer Specialist- CCBHC
Ohel Children's Home and Family ServicesNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
25000 - 30000 USD year
Part Time
About the Company
Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services has served the New York metropolitan area for over five decades, evolving from a Jewish foster care provider into a comprehensive social services organization. Today it supports more than 17,000 individuals across diverse communities through programs that span mental health care, housing assistance, elder care, respite for families of children with disabilities, outpatient counseling, and trauma response. The organization’s distinctive strength lies in its integrated, community‑based approach that addresses both immediate safety and long‑term well‑being, drawing on a deep history of collaboration with local agencies and a commitment to culturally inclusive care. Ohel’s multidisciplinary teams work together to create a safe haven for those in crisis while empowering families to thrive.
Job Description
Ohel is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide person-centered planning and delivery of services to individuals at our Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.
Requirements
- Lived experience utilizing mental health and/or substance abuse services (SUD)
- Certification by OMH or OASAS as a Peer Specialist
- 2 years' experience working with behavioral health population
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery in both SUD and mental health
- Knowledge of best practices such as Motivational Interviewing, WRAP, etc.