Phoenix House of New York

Advocate

• Engage individuals in considering treatment
• Engage clients in treatment or other healthcare services
• Engage individuals in continuing care services post-discharge
• Develop treatment/recovery plans
• Raise awareness of social and other support services
• Model coping skills
• Assist with applying for benefits
• Accompany clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments
• Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after hospitalization or incarceration
• Work with participants to identify strengths
• Link participants to formal recovery supports
• Educate program participants about various modes of recovery
• Provide travel training for independent use of public transportation
• Educate and support clients on medication-assisted treatment
• Work between Suffolk County Jails, the community, and a Phoenix House facility office

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Clinician

• Partner with clinical staff to develop and refine comprehensive treatment plans addressing mental health, substance use, educational, and vocational needs
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences
• Deliver individual, group, and workshop-based therapeutic services
• Provide ongoing clinical supervision, coaching, and staff development
• Oversee and coordinate patient case management with social services, legal entities, schools, and community providers
• Review clinical documentation for quality, compliance, and best practices
• Lead or support clinical case reviews and continuous program improvement
• Guide clients and staff through treatment progression and continuity of care
• Support discharge planning and re-entry with resources and referrals

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Licensed Clinician