Behavioral Health Peer Advocate

Northwell

1 month ago

New YorkFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwell as a Behavioral Health Peer Advocate in United States. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Job Description Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team. Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Current Recovery Peer Advocate or Recovery Peer Advocate

Provisional certification

Benefits & Compensation

that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.

-, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Northwell in United States.

Key Skills

Peer SupportAdvocacyRecovery ServicesTreatment Plan ImplementationCase ManagementClient WellbeingIndependent Living SkillsCoping SkillsCommunity AdjustmentRole ModelingMentoringCommunication

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Current Recovery Peer Advocate or Recovery Peer Advocate - Provisional certification is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Peer Advocate at Northwell a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Northwell is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwell lists compensation for this physician position at $37k to $56k annually.

This is approximately 85% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($37k–$56k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer Support, Advocacy, Recovery Services, Treatment Plan Implementation, Case Management, Client Wellbeing, Independent Living Skills, Coping Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves implementing the treatment plan collaboratively with the treatment team while providing essential peer support, advocacy, and recovery services to clients and their caregivers. Key duties include offering support before and after discharge, acting as a role model, and assisting in...

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