Greater Mental Health of New York·White Plains, New York
Provide direct outreach and mobile community-based support for adults with histories of acute psychiatric distress. Manage a caseload of participants to help them achieve recovery goals through linkages to professional and natural supports.
Salary Range: $60,000 annually
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Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services.
We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration.
With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community.
If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!
Greater Mental Health of New York’s INSET program provides mobile, community-based, and flexible support for individuals with histories of acute distress, frequent hospitalizations, or ineffective past care. Led by peers and grounded in a person-first approach, INSET prioritizes immediate needs, builds lasting social and family connections, and offers care coordination without traditional time or location constraints. The INSET Peer Support Specialist will offer direct outreach and support for adults who are engaged with INSET programming. Peer Support Staff are responsible for working with participants toward their identified goals and aspirations, individually and as a part of their desired groups/communities. The peer support staff will offer linkages to professional, recovery, peer, family, and natural supports in their community. The Peer Support Staff will support recovery by providing services that reflect the values of peer support, including the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration.
This position requires a thorough understanding of the process and possibility of recovery for people who are psychiatrically labeled.
The INSET peer support staff must be aware of community resources, supports, and systems, collaborating with the participant to make referrals if indicated by the participant
Knowledge of behavioral diagnoses and symptomatology
Effective client engagement skills.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Proficiency in using Electronic Health Record systems.
Practice in a recovery-oriented, person-centered methodology.
Timely and accurate completion of required documentation.
Effective coordination and utilization of community resources.
Responsive and supportive crisis intervention.
Adherence to regulatory standards and agency policies.
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.
