Job Title: Peer Specialist Implementation SpecialistGrade: 20Salary: $71,613 - $86,262The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc. is seeking qualified candidate to fill a full time Peer specialist implementation specialist position, who identifies as a person with lived & living experience of mental health and/or substance recovery, to assist with implementation and dissemination efforts of Evidenced Based Practice such as Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for adults and other core competencies in the emerging behavioral healthcare system. The Center for Practice Innovations (CPI) supports the New York State Office of Mental Health’s mission to promote the widespread availability of evidence-based practices to improve mental health services, ensure accountability, and promote recovery-oriented outcomes for consumers and families.The CPI serves as a key resource to OMH by spreading those practices identified by OMH as most critical to accomplish OMH’s system-transformation initiatives. The selected candidate must be self-directed and a team player, committed to recovery-focused and person-centered treatment and value a data-driven approach to the delivery of behavioral health care. BIPOC applicants with lived experiences are highly encouraged to apply.Duties and Responsibilities: Working collaboratively on a team to develop, design and conduct trainings for youth and adult act providers as well as provide ongoing implementation supports including online modules, webinars, and in-person consultations that requires travel throughout NYS.• Development of implementation tools for program leaders, supervisors, practitioners, and ACT Participants including implementation guides and practice-specific workbooks• Leading or co-leading specific training efforts• Collecting data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups• Working directly with agency/program leaders and practitioners to assist with their implementation efforts. This may include program-specific consultations.• Has strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to fulfill day to day tasks• The candidate must be able to travel within NYS at least once a month (some overnight stays required). Minimum Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in a related field; a master’s degree and four years of experience; or a Doctorate and two years of experience. The experience can include a combination of any of the following:oPerson with lived & living experience of mental health and/or substance recovery can substitute for education. oAt least 2 years of experience facilitating training/workshops and providing technical assistance or consultation services to whole health supporters; Strong verbal and presentation skills, able to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively.oAt least 2 years of experience providing and implementing evidence-based integrated treatment practices.oAt least 2 years of experience utilizing person-centered practice when working with individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities.oAt least 2 years of experience as a Peer Specialist in community mental health or related field. A certification in NYS preferred.Preferred Qualifications: • At least 2 years of experience supporting dissemination and implementation in diverse communities. • At least 2 years of experience with supervision providing coaching and feedback to help staff, coworkers, or interns develop skills.• At least 2 years of experience with the New York State behavioral healthcare system or like experience with a different large behavioral healthcare system.Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032 of Fully RemoteTo Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Minimum Salary: 71613 Maximum Salary: 86262 Salary Unit: Yearly