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Job Title: Peer Specialist • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Full-time, Onsite) Must have flexibility for one evening shift per week (e.g., 11 PM–7 AM) and one Saturday per month, • Pay Rate: $24/hr., • Duration: 13-week contract (with potential for permanent hire), • Permanent Salary Range (if hired): Up to $50,000/year Position Overview: The Peer Specialist supports individuals in behavioral health treatment by building authentic, trust-based relationships and encouraging recovery and wellness. This role involves outreach, emotional support, goal setting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. As part of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), the Peer Specialist plays a key role in helping individuals navigate mental health and substance use recovery, promote self-advocacy, and connect with resources. Key Responsibilities: • Develop supportive relationships grounded in empathy, active listening, and shared lived experience, • Assist individuals in clarifying personal goals and creating recovery and wellness plans, • Advocate with and for participants in both team and community settings, • Promote self-awareness, coping skills, and community engagement, • Help foster a recovery-oriented, culturally inclusive team environment, • Communicate regularly with the team, report safety concerns, and co-create documentation with participants when appropriate Qualifications: • NYCPS Certification or Provisional Certification required, • Personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, and willingness to share as appropriate, • Strong interpersonal and boundary-setting skills, • Familiarity with CCBHC model and local community resources, • Ability to work independently and travel locally to meet participants (approx. 50% of the time), • Must be open to evening and weekend shift requirements, • Crisis response readiness and participation in on-call coverage as needed Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Recruiting Recreation Therapist for Manhattan Psychiatric Center Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to join their Transition to Home Unit (THU) team. The THU team provides a multi-disciplinary approach to care for individuals who have a history of homelessness. The goals of the THU team are to develop personalized treatment plans for active rehabilitation and reintegration to the community. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with pass days of Saturday/Sunday. As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illness in the THU to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community; including: • Planning, developing, and implementing recreational therapy groups including special events and holiday celebrations, • Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies, • Observing and recording individuals’ participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed, • Completing required documentation, including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior About MPC: MPC is a comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving individuals who are 18 years or older, from the Manhattan and Greater NYC Region. MPC’s focus on evidence-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive treatment helps their patient achieve their recovery goals. If you would like to join MPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Access to tuition assistance programs, • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth, • NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave, • New York State Retirement programs, • Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s Island Minimum Qualifications: Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have: • Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or, • A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals that are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency; or, • Current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); or, • Current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist Additional Comments: The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . Background checks are required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000. Pay: $53,764.00 - $68,630.00 per year

About the Company The Business Continuity Specialist role works independently to perform the following functions. The Specialist will provide professional, specialized skills including, but not limited to, BCM tool backend configuration, project management, problem analysis and resolution related to Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident/Emergency Management. About the Role Job Description Summary • Act as the primary BCM subject matter expert to configure and maintain backend changes to the Fusion software tool. This includes developing reports, modifying screens, system changes, data cleansing etc., • Recommend and implement Business Continuity Management best practices suitable to Horizons way of doing business., • Partner with various areas to execute the annual Business Continuity Management plan maintenance, including Business Impact Analysis., • Primary BCM subject matter expert in the development of recovery strategies in collaboration with the Disaster Recovery and IT teams., • Collaborate with leadership in developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive business contingency plans and validation methodology, to ensure the enterprise's ability to recovery, in the event of an unforeseen disruption to facilities, technology systems, or applications., • Provide maintenance and reporting of the BCM plans status to Senior Management., • Create content for, conduct, and oversee the coordination of BCM training and awareness for areas of coverage change., • Collaborate with senior management on develop and facilitation of periodic exercises and walkthroughs to assist in the validation of the recovery plans and procedures., • Provide expertise and support to management and business functional areas, as requested, when a business disruption occurs., • Other related duties and ad-hoc Responsibilities • BCM tool backend configuration, • Project management, • Problem analysis and resolution related to Business Continuity, • Disaster Recovery, • Incident/Emergency Management Qualifications • Job Profile: Business Continuity Mgt Specialist, • Time Type: Full time, • Primary Job Posting Location: Newark, NJ - Hybrid, • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Required Skills • Professional, specialized skills in BCM, • Project management expertise, • Problem analysis and resolution skills Preferred Skills • Experience in Disaster Recovery, • Knowledge of Incident/Emergency Management Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Recruiting Certified Peer Specialist for Manhattan Psychiatric Center Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission-accredited facility, is recruiting a Certified Peer Specialist to join their Transition to Home Unit (THU) team. The THU team provides a multi-disciplinary approach to care for individuals who have a history of homelessness. The goals of the THU team are to develop personalized treatment plans for active rehabilitation and reintegration to the community. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with pass days of Saturday/Sunday. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will support the recovery and wellness of individuals in the THU. Responsibilities include: • Leading peer support groups and lessons based on recovery principles, • Sharing progress updates with the treatment team, • Promoting a safe, supportive, and respectful environment, • Documenting participation and progress in the internal electronic client database, • Representing the peer perspective in team and facility meetings, • Training non-certified Peer Specialist staff About MPC: MPC is a comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving individuals who are 18 years or older, from the Manhattan and Greater NYC Region. MPC’s focus on evidence-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive treatment helps their patient achieve their recovery goals. If you would like to join MPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Access to tuition assistance programs, • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth, • NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave, • New York State Retirement programs, • Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s Island Certified Peer Specialist Minimum Qualifications: Must have current certification as a New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB). Salary: $47,695 - $58,447 Additional Comments: The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . NOTE: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. Background checks are required.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead and support all aspects of disaster recovery planning, testing, automation, and reporting. Support ransomware recovery planning and tabletop exercises, including development of isolated recovery environm

Preferred Behavioral Health Group. By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist draws upon their lived experience to carry a message of hope and recovery to individuals who are experiencing a

A health services organization is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist consumers in achieving their recovery goals and coordinating care.The role requires collaboration with care managers and community agencies.Applicants should have experience with the Medicaid population and an active Certi

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant peer specialist training, and personal experience with mental health or substance use recovery. An alternative sentencing organization in New York, NY, is seeking a Peer Specialist to facilitate groups and provide rehabilitation support f

Responsibilities include assisting clients with housing and recovery goals, working with the clinical team, and providing emergency support. Certified Recovery Peer Advocate.

A New York mental health organization is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to provide direct service to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, monitoring client safety, and supporting recovery goals.

A community-focused health organization in New York City is looking for a Peer Specialist to support individuals in their journey towards independence and recovery. Required qualifications include being a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), strong communication skills, and a commitment to person-center

The role involves delivering support across all recovery phases and assisting patients in developing their individualized treatment plans. The ideal candidate must be a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and have a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate’s Degree preferred. A healthcare organi

A community support organization in New York is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to provide direct service to clients, assisting them in daily living skills. The role requires lived experience in mental health, substance use, or homeless services, along with strong communication skills. Responsibil

A community health organization in New York City is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide direct mental health services and assist recipients in their recovery. Requirements include a high school diploma, certification as a Peer Specialist, and relevant life experiences.

A mental health outreach organization in New York seeks a Peer Program Specialist for its Manhattan Treatment Apartment program. This role involves providing direct service to clients, teaching essential life skills, and supporting their recovery goals.

A community-based social wellness agency is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join their supportive housing program in New York. Candidates should have relevant lived experience, a current NYS Peer Specialist license, and at least one year of experience in a treatment setting.