Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

• Overview Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
• Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.
• We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.
• Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
• We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.
• Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you.
• Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
• Job Summary The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) uses lived experience with substance use disorder and recovery to engage, inspire, and support individuals in treatment and recovery.
• This role is central to our Article 32 program, providing non-clinical peer mentorship, building recovery capital, and facilitating community linkages that promote sustained engagement and long-term wellness​.

Responsibilities

Peer Engagement & Support Interact with clients as a peer, sharing lived experience appropriately to build rapport, reduce stigma, and model recovery​ Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after hospitalization, incarceration, or relapse episodes​ Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and areas where they need support​ Help clients carry out tasks defined in their individual treatment plans and actively participate in treatment planning meetings​ Community & Recovery Linkage Organize and facilitate self-help groups (e.g., SMART Recovery, NA/AA) and peer-led activities within the program​ Connect clients to community-based recovery supports, housing assistance, employment services, and social resources consistent with treatment and discharge plans​ Teach self-help techniques, group process skills, and facilitate establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks​ Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate, detailed, and thorough documentation of all billable and non-billable peer support activities in the electronic health record​ Ensure all documentation complies with HIPAA, OASAS Article 32 regulations, and Medicaid billing requirements​ Participate in utilization review, peer review activities, and case consultation meetings as needed​ Professional Development & Collaboration Attend and participate in clinical team meetings, trainings, supervision, and continuing education to maintain CRPA certification​ Collaborate with counselors, medical providers, case managers, and administrative staff to coordinate holistic, person-centered care​ Educate program participants about recovery pathways, harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and relapse prevention strategies​