The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                     Mental Health Trainer- (Bi-lingual)

Salary:                         $62,000 to $65,000 per year; plus competitive benefits packages

Location & Hours:      Ronkonkoma, NY – 37.5 hours per week

Availability:                Immediate     

Position Summary:

Reports to the Community Impact Program Supervisor and works with a team of MHAW trainers to deliver mental health training; including evidence-based programming. The right candidate will be trained in Mental Health First Aid and comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, both in-person and virtually.  This forward-facing position has program delivery responsibilities which include outreach, customer service and delivery of trainings as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Implement the training and outreach accordingly
• Assist with conducting project evaluation/performance assessment, data collection and reporting
• Develop collaborative partnerships with relevant community agencies and programs
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture
• Utilize data toward continuous quality improvement

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducting workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions for diverse audiences
• Delivering programming with fidelity to the model
• Schedule trainings and ensure coverage, as needed
• Keep the training calendar updated
• Creating and updating educational programs, workshops, and resources tailored to specific community needs
• Assessing program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making data-driven adjustments
• Promoting educational opportunities and resources to a wide audience
• Promoting MHAW and general mental wellness in the community through presentations, poster presentations and tabling events
• Demonstrate continual progress towards achieving project goals
• Compliance with all regulatory and programmatic requirements
• Participation in all grantee in-person and virtual meetings
• Collaboration with any federally-funded resources
• Conduct meetings with the project partners on a regular basis

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences
• Proven success in delivering engaging and informative presentations
• Skills to create effective learning materials and programs
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification, preferred, including Adult, Youth and Teen
• Professional, yet engaging, training style, both in-person and online
• Previous training experience
• Previous experience with federal grants, a plus
• Experience in human services/helping professions or 2+ years related of training experience

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                     Mental Health Trainer- (Bi-lingual)

Salary:                         $62,000 to $65,000 per year; plus competitive benefits packages

Location & Hours:      Ronkonkoma, NY – 37.5 hours per week

Availability:                Immediate     

Position Summary:

Reports to the Community Impact Program Supervisor and works with a team of MHAW trainers to deliver mental health training; including evidence-based programming. The right candidate will be trained in Mental Health First Aid and comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, both in-person and virtually.  This forward-facing position has program delivery responsibilities which include outreach, customer service and delivery of trainings as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Implement the training and outreach accordingly
• Assist with conducting project evaluation/performance assessment, data collection and reporting
• Develop collaborative partnerships with relevant community agencies and programs
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture
• Utilize data toward continuous quality improvement

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducting workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions for diverse audiences
• Delivering programming with fidelity to the model
• Schedule trainings and ensure coverage, as needed
• Keep the training calendar updated
• Creating and updating educational programs, workshops, and resources tailored to specific community needs
• Assessing program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making data-driven adjustments
• Promoting educational opportunities and resources to a wide audience
• Promoting MHAW and general mental wellness in the community through presentations, poster presentations and tabling events
• Demonstrate continual progress towards achieving project goals
• Compliance with all regulatory and programmatic requirements
• Participation in all grantee in-person and virtual meetings
• Collaboration with any federally-funded resources
• Conduct meetings with the project partners on a regular basis

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences
• Proven success in delivering engaging and informative presentations
• Skills to create effective learning materials and programs
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification, preferred, including Adult, Youth and Teen
• Professional, yet engaging, training style, both in-person and online
• Previous training experience
• Previous experience with federal grants, a plus
• Experience in human services/helping professions or 2+ years related of training experience

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a highly organized and professional Office Manager to oversee administrative operations and facility management at our Riverhead location. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for the site, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for staff and visitors. The role includes managing facility operations, coordinating maintenance services, overseeing office supplies and equipment, and supporting staff needs as required.

General Responsibilities:

Administrative & Reception Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the building, greeting all staff and guests professionally.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries; notify staff upon receipt of packages.
• Oversee front desk and reception area protocols, including visitor sign-in.
• Maintain and coordinate schedules for conference and training rooms.
• Coordinate business card, brochure, and printing requests with the Executive Assistant.

Facility & Operations Management

• Coordinate internal maintenance and repairs (e.g., lighting, HVAC issues, furniture or picture hanging).
• Coordinate external building services (e.g., ground keeping, carting, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher inspections, and professional cleaning).

Technology & Equipment Oversight

• Manage copier maintenance, including service requests and supply inventory.
• Monitor and distribute keys and alarm access credentials; generate access reports as needed.

Fleet & Supply Management

• Oversee maintenance of agency fleet vehicles, including activation/deactivation of gas cards, registration, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate accident reporting (e.g., police reports, insurance follow-up, and repair scheduling).
• Maintain inventory and ordering of office, cleaning, and kitchen supplies.
• Support kitchen cleanliness and organization, including end-of-day cleanup and weekly fridge reminders.

Document & Recordkeeping

• Maintain the document storage log and coordinate storage/retrieval requests.

Food Pantry

• Assist as needed with tasks for our Food Pantry including bagging food, distributing emergency food bags, etc.

*Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support smooth building operations.

The successful candidate should have a polished and professional presence for our Administrative building and possess the following skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Professional presence with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Zoom, Teams, and other virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                     Mental Health Trainer- (Bi-lingual)

Salary:                         $62,000 to $65,000 per year; plus competitive benefits packages

Location & Hours:      Ronkonkoma, NY – 37.5 hours per week

Availability:                Immediate     

Position Summary:

Reports to the Community Impact Program Supervisor and works with a team of MHAW trainers to deliver mental health training; including evidence-based programming. The right candidate will be trained in Mental Health First Aid and comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, both in-person and virtually.  This forward-facing position has program delivery responsibilities which include outreach, customer service and delivery of trainings as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Implement the training and outreach accordingly
• Assist with conducting project evaluation/performance assessment, data collection and reporting
• Develop collaborative partnerships with relevant community agencies and programs
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture
• Utilize data toward continuous quality improvement

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducting workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions for diverse audiences
• Delivering programming with fidelity to the model
• Schedule trainings and ensure coverage, as needed
• Keep the training calendar updated
• Creating and updating educational programs, workshops, and resources tailored to specific community needs
• Assessing program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making data-driven adjustments
• Promoting educational opportunities and resources to a wide audience
• Promoting MHAW and general mental wellness in the community through presentations, poster presentations and tabling events
• Demonstrate continual progress towards achieving project goals
• Compliance with all regulatory and programmatic requirements
• Participation in all grantee in-person and virtual meetings
• Collaboration with any federally-funded resources
• Conduct meetings with the project partners on a regular basis

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences
• Proven success in delivering engaging and informative presentations
• Skills to create effective learning materials and programs
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification, preferred, including Adult, Youth and Teen
• Professional, yet engaging, training style, both in-person and online
• Previous training experience
• Previous experience with federal grants, a plus
• Experience in human services/helping professions or 2+ years related of training experience

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a highly organized and professional Office Manager to oversee administrative operations and facility management at our Riverhead location. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for the site, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for staff and visitors. The role includes managing facility operations, coordinating maintenance services, overseeing office supplies and equipment, and supporting staff needs as required.

General Responsibilities:

Administrative & Reception Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the building, greeting all staff and guests professionally.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries; notify staff upon receipt of packages.
• Oversee front desk and reception area protocols, including visitor sign-in.
• Maintain and coordinate schedules for conference and training rooms.
• Coordinate business card, brochure, and printing requests with the Executive Assistant.

Facility & Operations Management

• Coordinate internal maintenance and repairs (e.g., lighting, HVAC issues, furniture or picture hanging).
• Coordinate external building services (e.g., ground keeping, carting, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher inspections, and professional cleaning).

Technology & Equipment Oversight

• Manage copier maintenance, including service requests and supply inventory.
• Monitor and distribute keys and alarm access credentials; generate access reports as needed.

Fleet & Supply Management

• Oversee maintenance of agency fleet vehicles, including activation/deactivation of gas cards, registration, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate accident reporting (e.g., police reports, insurance follow-up, and repair scheduling).
• Maintain inventory and ordering of office, cleaning, and kitchen supplies.
• Support kitchen cleanliness and organization, including end-of-day cleanup and weekly fridge reminders.

Document & Recordkeeping

• Maintain the document storage log and coordinate storage/retrieval requests.

Food Pantry

• Assist as needed with tasks for our Food Pantry including bagging food, distributing emergency food bags, etc.

*Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support smooth building operations.

The successful candidate should have a polished and professional presence for our Administrative building and possess the following skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Professional presence with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Zoom, Teams, and other virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) licensed provider will provide direct (face to face) mobile services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in a community setting.

The CORE provider will provide time-limited goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions intended to achieve person-centered goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from a person-centered perspective, the CORE provider will Identify strategies or treatment options associated with the individual’s behavioral health disorder, with the goal of minimizing the negative effects of mental illness symptoms or emotional disturbances or associated environmental stressors
• Provide individuals and their families with supportive counseling, solution-focused interventions, emotional and behavioral management, and problem behavior analysis
• Facilitate active participation in and utilization of person centered, strengths-based planning and treatment approaches
• Support the individual in recognizing and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that would risk their remaining in their natural community setting
• Implement evidence-based and best practice interventions drawn from established psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Aid the individual, family members or other significant supports that may be directly affected by, or who may influence the individual’s condition.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RN, Psychologist, LMFT, or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor [CRC]) with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a community-based setting with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build empathic, empowering relationships with individuals affected by psychiatric or substance use disorders, trauma, and/or co-occurring physical health conditions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with health and behavioral health professionals.
• Commitment to providing culturally and linguistically responsive services.
• Strong understanding of recovery and wellness principles, including the importance of family involvement and self-help strategies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and technology skills, including proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
• Working knowledge of Health Homes, HARP, and SPA housing programs.
• Bilingual candidates and individuals with lived experience of personal recovery are strongly encouraged to apply
• Current professional license in good standing.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• A reliable, self-motivated professional with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                     Mental Health Trainer- (Bi-lingual)

Salary:                         $62,000 to $65,000 per year; plus competitive benefits packages

Location & Hours:      Ronkonkoma, NY – 37.5 hours per week

Availability:                Immediate     

Position Summary:

Reports to the Community Impact Program Supervisor and works with a team of MHAW trainers to deliver mental health training; including evidence-based programming. The right candidate will be trained in Mental Health First Aid and comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, both in-person and virtually.  This forward-facing position has program delivery responsibilities which include outreach, customer service and delivery of trainings as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Implement the training and outreach accordingly
• Assist with conducting project evaluation/performance assessment, data collection and reporting
• Develop collaborative partnerships with relevant community agencies and programs
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture
• Utilize data toward continuous quality improvement

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducting workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions for diverse audiences
• Delivering programming with fidelity to the model
• Schedule trainings and ensure coverage, as needed
• Keep the training calendar updated
• Creating and updating educational programs, workshops, and resources tailored to specific community needs
• Assessing program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making data-driven adjustments
• Promoting educational opportunities and resources to a wide audience
• Promoting MHAW and general mental wellness in the community through presentations, poster presentations and tabling events
• Demonstrate continual progress towards achieving project goals
• Compliance with all regulatory and programmatic requirements
• Participation in all grantee in-person and virtual meetings
• Collaboration with any federally-funded resources
• Conduct meetings with the project partners on a regular basis

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences
• Proven success in delivering engaging and informative presentations
• Skills to create effective learning materials and programs
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification, preferred, including Adult, Youth and Teen
• Professional, yet engaging, training style, both in-person and online
• Previous training experience
• Previous experience with federal grants, a plus
• Experience in human services/helping professions or 2+ years related of training experience

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a highly organized and professional Office Manager to oversee administrative operations and facility management at our Riverhead location. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for the site, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for staff and visitors. The role includes managing facility operations, coordinating maintenance services, overseeing office supplies and equipment, and supporting staff needs as required.

General Responsibilities:

Administrative & Reception Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the building, greeting all staff and guests professionally.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries; notify staff upon receipt of packages.
• Oversee front desk and reception area protocols, including visitor sign-in.
• Maintain and coordinate schedules for conference and training rooms.
• Coordinate business card, brochure, and printing requests with the Executive Assistant.

Facility & Operations Management

• Coordinate internal maintenance and repairs (e.g., lighting, HVAC issues, furniture or picture hanging).
• Coordinate external building services (e.g., ground keeping, carting, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher inspections, and professional cleaning).

Technology & Equipment Oversight

• Manage copier maintenance, including service requests and supply inventory.
• Monitor and distribute keys and alarm access credentials; generate access reports as needed.

Fleet & Supply Management

• Oversee maintenance of agency fleet vehicles, including activation/deactivation of gas cards, registration, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate accident reporting (e.g., police reports, insurance follow-up, and repair scheduling).
• Maintain inventory and ordering of office, cleaning, and kitchen supplies.
• Support kitchen cleanliness and organization, including end-of-day cleanup and weekly fridge reminders.

Document & Recordkeeping

• Maintain the document storage log and coordinate storage/retrieval requests.

Food Pantry

• Assist as needed with tasks for our Food Pantry including bagging food, distributing emergency food bags, etc.

*Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support smooth building operations.

The successful candidate should have a polished and professional presence for our Administrative building and possess the following skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Professional presence with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Zoom, Teams, and other virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) licensed provider will provide direct (face to face) mobile services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in a community setting.

The CORE provider will provide time-limited goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions intended to achieve person-centered goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from a person-centered perspective, the CORE provider will Identify strategies or treatment options associated with the individual’s behavioral health disorder, with the goal of minimizing the negative effects of mental illness symptoms or emotional disturbances or associated environmental stressors
• Provide individuals and their families with supportive counseling, solution-focused interventions, emotional and behavioral management, and problem behavior analysis
• Facilitate active participation in and utilization of person centered, strengths-based planning and treatment approaches
• Support the individual in recognizing and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that would risk their remaining in their natural community setting
• Implement evidence-based and best practice interventions drawn from established psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Aid the individual, family members or other significant supports that may be directly affected by, or who may influence the individual’s condition.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RN, Psychologist, LMFT, or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor [CRC]) with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a community-based setting with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build empathic, empowering relationships with individuals affected by psychiatric or substance use disorders, trauma, and/or co-occurring physical health conditions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with health and behavioral health professionals.
• Commitment to providing culturally and linguistically responsive services.
• Strong understanding of recovery and wellness principles, including the importance of family involvement and self-help strategies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and technology skills, including proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
• Working knowledge of Health Homes, HARP, and SPA housing programs.
• Bilingual candidates and individuals with lived experience of personal recovery are strongly encouraged to apply
• Current professional license in good standing.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• A reliable, self-motivated professional with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager will assist with navigating complex systems of care, build supportive relationships and developing individualized person centered care plans to help individuals meet their overall health and wellness goals. The Health Home Plus Care Manager would serve those adults, 18 and over with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who have experienced multiple hospitalizations, criminal justice involvement, homelessness, and/or have active Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) orders. Work is done primarily in the community and the position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager would have a mixed caseload comprised of both Health Home Plus and Health Home clients.  The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager would deliver 4 services per month to their high acuity members; 2 in person and 2 telehealth.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on consumer-driven needs assessment and service plan;
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural supports and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service providers.
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and counseling in-person and via telephone communication.
• Provide support to ACM team and clients when case coverage is needed
• Maintenance of accurate records and following Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Health Home and agency policies and guidelines
• Participation in team meetings, supervision, Adult Care Management staff meetings and agency meetings

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience working directly with the SMI population. Candidates with Master’s degree and one years’ experience s are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI); developmental disabilities or substance use
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance use challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health conditions;
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the person’s care;
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of social supports including family and self-help; PROS, etc.;
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service programs;
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                     Mental Health Trainer- (Bi-lingual)

Salary:                         $62,000 to $65,000 per year; plus competitive benefits packages

Location & Hours:      Ronkonkoma, NY – 37.5 hours per week

Availability:                Immediate     

Position Summary:

Reports to the Community Impact Program Supervisor and works with a team of MHAW trainers to deliver mental health training; including evidence-based programming. The right candidate will be trained in Mental Health First Aid and comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, both in-person and virtually.  This forward-facing position has program delivery responsibilities which include outreach, customer service and delivery of trainings as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Implement the training and outreach accordingly
• Assist with conducting project evaluation/performance assessment, data collection and reporting
• Develop collaborative partnerships with relevant community agencies and programs
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture
• Utilize data toward continuous quality improvement

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducting workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions for diverse audiences
• Delivering programming with fidelity to the model
• Schedule trainings and ensure coverage, as needed
• Keep the training calendar updated
• Creating and updating educational programs, workshops, and resources tailored to specific community needs
• Assessing program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making data-driven adjustments
• Promoting educational opportunities and resources to a wide audience
• Promoting MHAW and general mental wellness in the community through presentations, poster presentations and tabling events
• Demonstrate continual progress towards achieving project goals
• Compliance with all regulatory and programmatic requirements
• Participation in all grantee in-person and virtual meetings
• Collaboration with any federally-funded resources
• Conduct meetings with the project partners on a regular basis

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences
• Proven success in delivering engaging and informative presentations
• Skills to create effective learning materials and programs
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification, preferred, including Adult, Youth and Teen
• Professional, yet engaging, training style, both in-person and online
• Previous training experience
• Previous experience with federal grants, a plus
• Experience in human services/helping professions or 2+ years related of training experience

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a highly organized and professional Office Manager to oversee administrative operations and facility management at our Riverhead location. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for the site, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for staff and visitors. The role includes managing facility operations, coordinating maintenance services, overseeing office supplies and equipment, and supporting staff needs as required.

General Responsibilities:

Administrative & Reception Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the building, greeting all staff and guests professionally.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries; notify staff upon receipt of packages.
• Oversee front desk and reception area protocols, including visitor sign-in.
• Maintain and coordinate schedules for conference and training rooms.
• Coordinate business card, brochure, and printing requests with the Executive Assistant.

Facility & Operations Management

• Coordinate internal maintenance and repairs (e.g., lighting, HVAC issues, furniture or picture hanging).
• Coordinate external building services (e.g., ground keeping, carting, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher inspections, and professional cleaning).

Technology & Equipment Oversight

• Manage copier maintenance, including service requests and supply inventory.
• Monitor and distribute keys and alarm access credentials; generate access reports as needed.

Fleet & Supply Management

• Oversee maintenance of agency fleet vehicles, including activation/deactivation of gas cards, registration, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate accident reporting (e.g., police reports, insurance follow-up, and repair scheduling).
• Maintain inventory and ordering of office, cleaning, and kitchen supplies.
• Support kitchen cleanliness and organization, including end-of-day cleanup and weekly fridge reminders.

Document & Recordkeeping

• Maintain the document storage log and coordinate storage/retrieval requests.

Food Pantry

• Assist as needed with tasks for our Food Pantry including bagging food, distributing emergency food bags, etc.

*Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support smooth building operations.

The successful candidate should have a polished and professional presence for our Administrative building and possess the following skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Professional presence with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Zoom, Teams, and other virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) licensed provider will provide direct (face to face) mobile services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in a community setting.

The CORE provider will provide time-limited goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions intended to achieve person-centered goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from a person-centered perspective, the CORE provider will Identify strategies or treatment options associated with the individual’s behavioral health disorder, with the goal of minimizing the negative effects of mental illness symptoms or emotional disturbances or associated environmental stressors
• Provide individuals and their families with supportive counseling, solution-focused interventions, emotional and behavioral management, and problem behavior analysis
• Facilitate active participation in and utilization of person centered, strengths-based planning and treatment approaches
• Support the individual in recognizing and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that would risk their remaining in their natural community setting
• Implement evidence-based and best practice interventions drawn from established psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Aid the individual, family members or other significant supports that may be directly affected by, or who may influence the individual’s condition.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RN, Psychologist, LMFT, or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor [CRC]) with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a community-based setting with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build empathic, empowering relationships with individuals affected by psychiatric or substance use disorders, trauma, and/or co-occurring physical health conditions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with health and behavioral health professionals.
• Commitment to providing culturally and linguistically responsive services.
• Strong understanding of recovery and wellness principles, including the importance of family involvement and self-help strategies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and technology skills, including proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
• Working knowledge of Health Homes, HARP, and SPA housing programs.
• Bilingual candidates and individuals with lived experience of personal recovery are strongly encouraged to apply
• Current professional license in good standing.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• A reliable, self-motivated professional with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager will assist with navigating complex systems of care, build supportive relationships and developing individualized person centered care plans to help individuals meet their overall health and wellness goals. The Health Home Plus Care Manager would serve those adults, 18 and over with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who have experienced multiple hospitalizations, criminal justice involvement, homelessness, and/or have active Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) orders. Work is done primarily in the community and the position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager would have a mixed caseload comprised of both Health Home Plus and Health Home clients.  The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager would deliver 4 services per month to their high acuity members; 2 in person and 2 telehealth.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on consumer-driven needs assessment and service plan;
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural supports and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service providers.
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and counseling in-person and via telephone communication.
• Provide support to ACM team and clients when case coverage is needed
• Maintenance of accurate records and following Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Health Home and agency policies and guidelines
• Participation in team meetings, supervision, Adult Care Management staff meetings and agency meetings

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience working directly with the SMI population. Candidates with Master’s degree and one years’ experience s are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI); developmental disabilities or substance use
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance use challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health conditions;
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the person’s care;
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of social supports including family and self-help; PROS, etc.;
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service programs;
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Social Care Manager and Trainer is a grant funded position that will help to advance the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’s Social Care priorities, including working closely with the Social Care Network and other partner organizations to improve social care connections Medicaid enrollees. The position will support the development of workflows and staff training on internal procedures to ensure sustainable and long-term impact, while interpreting and training on external polices. The Social Care Manager and Trainer will also carry a small caseload of Health Home Care Management clients and conduct health-related social needs screenings, referrals to appropriate services, and enhanced care management. At the end of the grant period, this position may transition into a full-time Care Manager position, subject to position availability. A personal automobile and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided.   Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in all required SCN trainings and meetings
• The development of sustainable workflows
• Meet established KPI’s, track metrics and report progress to Executive Staff and SCN
• Learn and maintain a high proficiency in the Unite-Us platform
• Training staff to deliver these services in accordance with SCN policies
• Review and approve services to be billed to the SCN
• Coordinate and outreach to internal and external Medicaid clients
• Identification and verification of eligibility by utilization of appropriate screenings for clients
• Verification of demographic information in the documentation platform and other program documentation systems
• Confirmation of a client’s desire to receive social care services
• Consent documentation
• Client outreach by virtual, telephonic means or in-person care setting to perform screenings, establish resource needs, connect to those resources, and follow up to determine if need is met
• Utilize Unite Us to complete referrals and assist navigating to the appropriate health and social care services – either existing federal, state, or local social care infrastructures or social care services covered by the waiver

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and five years’ experience delivering direct care is preferred. Candidates with Master’s degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 2 years of supervisory experience and training facilitation.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills and personal experience are strongly encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health conditions;
• Strong communication skills and collaboration skills;
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service programs;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to complete required trainings and additional certifications or trainings as assigned
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day functions
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Experience/comfort with utilizing multiple Telehealth platforms for video conferencing.
• Have flexibility to work in office facilitating groups and creativity in conducting remote groups.
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery are needed.
• Knowledge/interest in working with young adults is a plus.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus.
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus.
• 6 months of personal or professional experience in human services
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                     Mental Health Trainer- (Bi-lingual)

Salary:                         $62,000 to $65,000 per year; plus competitive benefits packages

Location & Hours:      Ronkonkoma, NY – 37.5 hours per week

Availability:                Immediate     

Position Summary:

Reports to the Community Impact Program Supervisor and works with a team of MHAW trainers to deliver mental health training; including evidence-based programming. The right candidate will be trained in Mental Health First Aid and comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, both in-person and virtually.  This forward-facing position has program delivery responsibilities which include outreach, customer service and delivery of trainings as assigned.

General Responsibilities: 

• Implement the training and outreach accordingly
• Assist with conducting project evaluation/performance assessment, data collection and reporting
• Develop collaborative partnerships with relevant community agencies and programs
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture
• Utilize data toward continuous quality improvement

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducting workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions for diverse audiences
• Delivering programming with fidelity to the model
• Schedule trainings and ensure coverage, as needed
• Keep the training calendar updated
• Creating and updating educational programs, workshops, and resources tailored to specific community needs
• Assessing program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making data-driven adjustments
• Promoting educational opportunities and resources to a wide audience
• Promoting MHAW and general mental wellness in the community through presentations, poster presentations and tabling events
• Demonstrate continual progress towards achieving project goals
• Compliance with all regulatory and programmatic requirements
• Participation in all grantee in-person and virtual meetings
• Collaboration with any federally-funded resources
• Conduct meetings with the project partners on a regular basis

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences
• Proven success in delivering engaging and informative presentations
• Skills to create effective learning materials and programs
• Mental Health First Aid Training Certification, preferred, including Adult, Youth and Teen
• Professional, yet engaging, training style, both in-person and online
• Previous training experience
• Previous experience with federal grants, a plus
• Experience in human services/helping professions or 2+ years related of training experience

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a highly organized and professional Office Manager to oversee administrative operations and facility management at our Riverhead location. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for the site, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for staff and visitors. The role includes managing facility operations, coordinating maintenance services, overseeing office supplies and equipment, and supporting staff needs as required.

General Responsibilities:

Administrative & Reception Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the building, greeting all staff and guests professionally.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries; notify staff upon receipt of packages.
• Oversee front desk and reception area protocols, including visitor sign-in.
• Maintain and coordinate schedules for conference and training rooms.
• Coordinate business card, brochure, and printing requests with the Executive Assistant.

Facility & Operations Management

• Coordinate internal maintenance and repairs (e.g., lighting, HVAC issues, furniture or picture hanging).
• Coordinate external building services (e.g., ground keeping, carting, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher inspections, and professional cleaning).

Technology & Equipment Oversight

• Manage copier maintenance, including service requests and supply inventory.
• Monitor and distribute keys and alarm access credentials; generate access reports as needed.

Fleet & Supply Management

• Oversee maintenance of agency fleet vehicles, including activation/deactivation of gas cards, registration, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate accident reporting (e.g., police reports, insurance follow-up, and repair scheduling).
• Maintain inventory and ordering of office, cleaning, and kitchen supplies.
• Support kitchen cleanliness and organization, including end-of-day cleanup and weekly fridge reminders.

Document & Recordkeeping

• Maintain the document storage log and coordinate storage/retrieval requests.

Food Pantry

• Assist as needed with tasks for our Food Pantry including bagging food, distributing emergency food bags, etc.

*Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support smooth building operations.

The successful candidate should have a polished and professional presence for our Administrative building and possess the following skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Professional presence with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Zoom, Teams, and other virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) licensed provider will provide direct (face to face) mobile services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in a community setting.

The CORE provider will provide time-limited goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions intended to achieve person-centered goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from a person-centered perspective, the CORE provider will Identify strategies or treatment options associated with the individual’s behavioral health disorder, with the goal of minimizing the negative effects of mental illness symptoms or emotional disturbances or associated environmental stressors
• Provide individuals and their families with supportive counseling, solution-focused interventions, emotional and behavioral management, and problem behavior analysis
• Facilitate active participation in and utilization of person centered, strengths-based planning and treatment approaches
• Support the individual in recognizing and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that would risk their remaining in their natural community setting
• Implement evidence-based and best practice interventions drawn from established psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Aid the individual, family members or other significant supports that may be directly affected by, or who may influence the individual’s condition.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RN, Psychologist, LMFT, or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor [CRC]) with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a community-based setting with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build empathic, empowering relationships with individuals affected by psychiatric or substance use disorders, trauma, and/or co-occurring physical health conditions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with health and behavioral health professionals.
• Commitment to providing culturally and linguistically responsive services.
• Strong understanding of recovery and wellness principles, including the importance of family involvement and self-help strategies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and technology skills, including proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
• Working knowledge of Health Homes, HARP, and SPA housing programs.
• Bilingual candidates and individuals with lived experience of personal recovery are strongly encouraged to apply
• Current professional license in good standing.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• A reliable, self-motivated professional with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager will assist with navigating complex systems of care, build supportive relationships and developing individualized person centered care plans to help individuals meet their overall health and wellness goals. The Health Home Plus Care Manager would serve those adults, 18 and over with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who have experienced multiple hospitalizations, criminal justice involvement, homelessness, and/or have active Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) orders. Work is done primarily in the community and the position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager would have a mixed caseload comprised of both Health Home Plus and Health Home clients.  The Health Home Plus Adult Care Manager would deliver 4 services per month to their high acuity members; 2 in person and 2 telehealth.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on consumer-driven needs assessment and service plan;
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural supports and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service providers.
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and counseling in-person and via telephone communication.
• Provide support to ACM team and clients when case coverage is needed
• Maintenance of accurate records and following Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, Health Home and agency policies and guidelines
• Participation in team meetings, supervision, Adult Care Management staff meetings and agency meetings

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience working directly with the SMI population. Candidates with Master’s degree and one years’ experience s are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI); developmental disabilities or substance use
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance use challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health conditions;
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the person’s care;
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of social supports including family and self-help; PROS, etc.;
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service programs;
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Social Care Manager and Trainer is a grant funded position that will help to advance the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’s Social Care priorities, including working closely with the Social Care Network and other partner organizations to improve social care connections Medicaid enrollees. The position will support the development of workflows and staff training on internal procedures to ensure sustainable and long-term impact, while interpreting and training on external polices. The Social Care Manager and Trainer will also carry a small caseload of Health Home Care Management clients and conduct health-related social needs screenings, referrals to appropriate services, and enhanced care management. At the end of the grant period, this position may transition into a full-time Care Manager position, subject to position availability. A personal automobile and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided.   Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in all required SCN trainings and meetings
• The development of sustainable workflows
• Meet established KPI’s, track metrics and report progress to Executive Staff and SCN
• Learn and maintain a high proficiency in the Unite-Us platform
• Training staff to deliver these services in accordance with SCN policies
• Review and approve services to be billed to the SCN
• Coordinate and outreach to internal and external Medicaid clients
• Identification and verification of eligibility by utilization of appropriate screenings for clients
• Verification of demographic information in the documentation platform and other program documentation systems
• Confirmation of a client’s desire to receive social care services
• Consent documentation
• Client outreach by virtual, telephonic means or in-person care setting to perform screenings, establish resource needs, connect to those resources, and follow up to determine if need is met
• Utilize Unite Us to complete referrals and assist navigating to the appropriate health and social care services – either existing federal, state, or local social care infrastructures or social care services covered by the waiver

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and five years’ experience delivering direct care is preferred. Candidates with Master’s degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 2 years of supervisory experience and training facilitation.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills and personal experience are strongly encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health conditions;
• Strong communication skills and collaboration skills;
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service programs;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to complete required trainings and additional certifications or trainings as assigned
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day functions
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The Children’s Care Manager connects with the local community and establishes supportive helping relationships with children and their families who have significant behavioral and/or physical health conditions. The Care Manager is responsible for the initial consent and enrollment process and data entry. Service delivery is home and community based entails entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Use of agency vehicles is encouraged, when available, but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License is required; mileage reimbursement provided. The Children’s Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision and ongoing support. Laptops and cell phones are provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Meeting with child and family for initial consent and enrollment process, confirming eligibility etc.
• Contact providers to obtain backup eligibility documentation
• Enters encounter notes, uploads consents and other documentation into EHR
• Carries a mixed caseload of both outreach and enrolled cases.
• Provides comprehensive Care Management, linkages and referrals.

The successful candidate should possess or be able to quickly acquire the following skills and knowledge:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience working with children is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees in same discipline are also encouraged to apply.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in the consent and enrollment process
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with children and families who have experienced behavioral health issues, substance use, complex trauma as well as physical conditions which impact their functioning.
• Strong collaborative communication skills with health/mental health professionals, educators, child welfare services and involved in the care.
• Current or previous certification in completing Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Comprehensive Multisystem Assessments (CANS) a plus.
• Experience with juvenile justice system a plus
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help;
• Sound organization skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records).
• Basic knowledge of the children’s public health/mental health system, child welfare, public entitlement and social service programs;
• A reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Candidate must be flexible in availability to work evenings, after school, weekends in order to meet with employed caregivers.
• Strong writing and computer skills, as electronic health record is used for documentation. Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish preferred; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency

The Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator is an individual with lived experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis. The facilitator creates a safe and structured environment that is centered in confidential and empathic interaction between members. The leader will guide members toward understanding diagnosis, coping skills, ways to care for themselves, while supporting loved ones with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Keep attendance records and submit them to supervisor weekly
• Act in a manner that exemplifies professional leadership with positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of an empowering, person-centered program culture.
• Practice Development:
  • To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, philosophy, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to peer support
  • To compile and share relevant resources with support group attendees and program
• Creating and maintaining the safest and most comfortable environment offering the opportunity for attendees to share, listen, and communicate openly.
• Encouraging support group attendees to provide mutual support to each other based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• Provide peer support through connection and based on the key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful.
• To provide information and referrals if requested or refer attendees to call the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ Helpline.
• Participation in actively maintaining the Association for Mental Health and Wellness’ established system for tracking support group
• Attend monthly supervision meetings and/or additional staff meetings as
• Attend relevant training courses, webinars, and
• Maintain all records and documentation in accordance with the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ standards and funding sources requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all attendees and clearly expresses to new attendees, circumstances that may cause Support Group facilitators to breach confidentiality.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: opening and closing of building

• Experience facilitating support or other types of psycho-education
• Experience and knowledge of the New York State and/or Suffolk County public mental health
• Experience supporting a loved one with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience and knowledge of recovery and wellness, self-help and empowerment
• The ability to convey a message of hope, healing, and/or recovery for people, diagnosed with psychiatric labels and/or who are trauma
• Ability to be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and relate positively and enthusiastically to a diverse group of
• Exhibit sound, interpersonal & communication skills and ability to work as part of a
• Sound reading, writing, and computer

This position within our Adult Care Management Program will cover a variety of duties and responsibilities that are comprised of a combination of supervisory, mentoring and administrative tasks and require the demonstration of leadership carried out in a manner consistent with our agency’s overall mission.

In addition to those job functions and responsibilities listed below, additional job-specific responsibilities shall be articulated:
1) By the Adult Care Management Program Director as discussed and refined in mutual consultation;
2) By the Health Home(s) Policy and Procedures manual;
3) MHAW Personnel Policies and Corporate Compliance Policies;
4) Employee handbook;
5) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.

The Adult Care Management Team Coordinator shall act as the immediate supervisor of the Lead Care Manager. The Adult Care Management Program Director will act as supervisory back-up for the Team Coordinator.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a blended caseload; includes Health Home Plus members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Proficient in conducting appropriate screenings/assessments (i.e. Comprehensive Assessments, Risk Assessments).
• Coordinate Care Management needs and successfully engage high need individuals by utilizing a recovery-oriented approach and skills such as motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Mentor new ACM staff: Provide oversight and monitor productivity of New ACM Care Managers; Provide support to new team members as they navigate IT platforms (i.e. Foothold), workflows, policies and procedures.
• Identify performance issues/training needs and bring to Team Coordinator’s attention.
• Assist with the monitoring of team’s services each month; assist with providing services as needed.
• Assist Team Coordinator with the oversight of special projects.
• Participate in staff meetings; help to facilitate team meetings and other administrative meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform duties with designated amount of time in community and office setting.
• Respond to and supports Care Managers with urgent client situations in the office and community, as needed. Utilize crisis intervention skills and access community supports (i.e. Mobile Crisis, DASH) when necessary.

• Master’s Degree in a human service/health discipline, license preferred.
• 4+ years of Care Management and leadership experience preferred
• SIFI Certification a plus
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend is awarded for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency
• Strong collaborative documentation skills
• Working with those who have significant mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; with measurable results.
• Critical thinker with exceptional leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills.

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a New York State Certified Peer Specialist to join our CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Program. We are looking for an individual with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and/or recovery who is passionate about helping others on their recovery journey.

Peer Specialists at MHAW establish positive, strength-based, and empowering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them build meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized peer support and coaching to individuals affected by psychiatric diagnoses, substance use, or trauma.
• Co-create person-centered care plans aligned with each individual’s goals and recovery journey.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate activities, peer support groups, community outings, and workshops that promote engagement, learning, and wellness.
• Foster safe, inclusive environments that encourage social connection and mutual support.
• Support individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources to enhance independence and community integration.
• Assist participants in developing coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and minimizing the negative effects of symptoms.
• Promote and assist with advocacy related to entitlements such as food, clothing, housing, and other benefits.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with MHAW standards and funding requirements.
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and demonstrate flexibility as daily priorities shift.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Peer Specialist Certification is required
• Personal lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery.
• Minimum one year of direct service experience supporting individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or trauma histories.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media).
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License; access to an insured, NYS-registered passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, Health Homes, HARP, SPA housing, and public entitlements.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Adult Care Managers establish supportive, helping relationships with those who have experienced trauma, significant behavioral/physical health and/or substance use challenges to assist them in achieving improved overall health and social functioning. Work is done primarily in the community and position entails travel throughout Suffolk County. Agency vehicles can often be used but a safe, personal auto and a clean NYS Driver’s License are required; mileage reimbursement provided. Care Managers work in teams and receive weekly supervision, extensive training opportunities and as much support as needed. Great working environment: laptops and cell phones provided.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring behavioral, physical health, and social services based on client-driven needs assessment and care plan.
• Building and monitoring linkages with natural support and formal community resources including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, self-help, and social service
• Providing supportive, recovery and wellness-directed coaching and care management in-person and via telephone communication.

• A bachelor’s degree in human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates with master’s degrees and previous Care Management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with Bi-lingual skills are encouraged to apply; we strive to achieve a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric, substance abuse challenges, trauma as well as chronic physical health
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with professionals involved in the client’s
• Skilled in excel and various electronic platforms
• Understanding of the key elements of recovery and wellness, including the role of family and self-help.
• Sound organizational skills including computer skills (agency uses electronic health records, multiple IT platforms).
• Basic knowledge of the public health/mental health system, public entitlement and social service
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Our Supportive Housing Case Managers build meaningful, collaborative relationships with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities within our OMH Supportive Housing Program. Your primary goal is to empower residents to access the formal services and natural community supports essential for maintaining a healthy, independent, and productive lifestyle.

As a key member of our direct service team, you will provide hands-on support that furthers the mission of the Association for Mental Health & Wellness. This role focuses on high-quality direct care and collaborative teamwork to ensure our residents thrive.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist in obtaining any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as helping to ensure that any follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system. Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning, organizing and attention to detail

MHAW’s Recovery Center East Peer Specialist is a trained peer specialist who has their own lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, trauma and/or experiences as a person who has in the past or is now using mental health services. Peer specialists establish positive, strength-based, inspiring supportive relationships with a variety of people.

This is not a clinical position, as it is reserved for a trained Peer Specialist who draws on lived experience to support and promote recovery. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized support and coaching to people who have been affected by being given a psychiatric diagnosis, substance use challenges and/or trauma to choose and build upon resources and opportunities to attain or sustain meaningful, healthy and satisfying lifestyles.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate key activities, events, and outings including, but not limited to, individual coaching, peer support groups and teamwork with colleagues to develop and sustain a positive Recovery Center culture.
• Design, coordinate, and schedule activities/events that are consistent with the expressed needs, interests, and passions of people who participate with the Center and with whom are members of the Guiding Council.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and locating safe environments that offer opportunity for participants to engage and connect with each other.
• Develop relationships with surrounding mental health agencies to engage their participants in the utilization of The Recovery Center East’s services.
• Have adaptability to change with in work tasks as no one day at The Recovery Center East is the same. Having the flexibility to effectively adjust to the ever-changing work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures.
• Utilize strong communication and computer skills and resource abilities in the generation in the production of event/ activity flyers and web page updates.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and other required staff meetings. Take advantage of learning opportunities offered via web and other workshops.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MHAW standards and funding source requirements.

This position is intended for an individual who has personal lived experience with receiving or has received mental health services or a psychiatric diagnosis. The ideal candidate will be able to connect with and offer support to others through the lens of shared lived experience. The successful applicant should demonstrate, or be able to quickly develop, the following skills and abilities:

• Qualified for (includes, but not limited to having a high school diploma or GED) and at a minimum, and working toward their New York Peer Specialist Certification
• Have at least one year experience in direct services working with persons who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis and/or trauma survivors
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic, supportive, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Social Media.
• Willingness and availability to attend trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars to enhance their abilities and awareness of best practice
• Clean NY State Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving an agency van which will include transportation for clients
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness is looking for a dedicated Job Coach- IPS Employment Specialist. This role will focus on helping individuals in recovery from serious mental illness secure employment of their choice and supporting those already employed in maintaining and advancing their employment success. The Specialist will implement the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to ensure a successful employment program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training in the 8 key principles of IPS and implement the model with fidelity
• Provide Systematic Job Development– Successful implementation of IPS involves a high level of partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking by the employment specialist
  • Develop and sustain connections and relationships in the business community
  • Educate prospective employers about recovery and the benefits of work for people in recovery
• Benefits Counseling– IPS Employment Specialists will receive training to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives.
• Ensure Rapid Job Search- It is an expectation that individuals who have identified employment as a goal will immediately be linked with employment support, whether through rehabilitation staff in the CORE program or through the IPS Employment Specialist
• Uplift Individual preferences- IPS is a person-centered model, meaning that everyone is engaged in a person-centered planning process to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment
• Maintain a caseload of 16-18 CORE clients in meaningful, productive and supportive relationships
• The Employment/IPS Specialist will provide onsite, telehealth and community-based services to meet the needs of the client
  • Provide both in-person and community-based services.
  • Provide employment-related assistance via telehealth and face to face both onsite and out in the community.
  • A minimum of 51% of service time will be delivered off-site