Greater Mental Health of New York·Village of Tarrytown, New York
Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented services to individuals with serious mental illness using lived experience and psychosocial rehabilitation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to help clients achieve personal recovery goals and improve community integration.
The CORE Generalist provides person-centered, recovery-oriented services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) in accordance with New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) CORE service guidelines. This role integrates lived experience–informed peer support with structured psychosocial rehabilitation interventions to assist individuals in achieving personal recovery goals, improving functional skills, and increasing community integration. The CORE Generalist works collaboratively with the individual, interdisciplinary team, and community providers to promote hope, self-determination, skill development, and sustained recovery.
Recovery-oriented and strengths-based approach.
Cultural humility and trauma-informed practice.
Ability to balance peer support philosophy with structured rehabilitation interventions.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Effective teamwork and collaboration.
Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated.
Measure improvements in client’s skills and independence.
Measure success in assisting clients with their recovery goals.
Assess client outcomes and satisfaction with these services.
Timely and accurate documentation in accordance with GMH documentation policy.
Ensure that all direct-service productivity expectations are met.
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
In New York, Peer Generalist roles are often tied to behavioral health and recovery services, where employers look for candidates with direct support or case management experience and comfort working in community-based settings. These positions can be competitive because lived experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to earn NYS Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience aligns and prepare to discuss your recovery-informed approach.
