Greater Mental Health of New York·Village of Tarrytown, New York
The Youth Peer Advocate provides formal and informal services to youth facing various challenges, focusing on engagement in treatment planning and skill reinforcement using a trauma-informed, positive youth development approach. Key duties include engaging youth in goal-oriented activities like problem-solving and mentoring, communicating with the care team, and accurately documenting client progress.
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) services are formal and informal services and supports provided to youth who are experiencing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community.
These services provide the support necessary to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and support the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills.
Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
Services offer positive youth development-centered services with a resiliency/recovery focus.
The YPA will promote skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms and will facilitate the use of natural and community supports and resources.
In addition, the YPA will promote wellness through modeling and will assist with gaining and regaining the ability to make independent choices and playing a proactive role in their own treatment.
The YPA should have strong engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to relate well to children/youth and young adults.
Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.
Experience understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated.
Knowledge of the signs of psychiatric crises and de-escalation techniques
Timely and accurate documentation in accordance with GMH documentation policy.
Ensure that all productivity expectations are met.
Meet all professional development & training expectations.
• Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs.
This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report.
Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.