Peer Support Specialist

Back to jobsPeer Support Specialist Brooklyn, NYJoin our Talent Network The Problem Severe mental illness affects over 15 million adults in the United States. Schizophrenia. Schizoaffective disorder. Bipolar I. Treatment-resistant depression. These are the conditions the rest of healthcare has systematically failed to build for. What makes this problem different from most of healthcare is that the tools to solve it do not exist. The clinical protocols, the measurement science, the precision medicine, the technology to deliver coordinated longitudinal outpatient care for this population. None of it has been built. This is a frontier problem, and it requires frontier science and care delivery to solve. We are developing all of it. The care, the science, the technology. Who We Are Amae Health is a Series B, venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation that delivers specialty outpatient care for people living with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. We design and operate high-acuity, in-person clinics across the United States. Our model integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers under one roof to deliver coordinated, longitudinal care for a population that has historically been fragmented across systems. Leading health systems partner with Amae to bring this model to their communities, including NewYork-Presbyterian, Cedars-Sinai, Mass General Brigham, Novant Health, and CommonSpirit Health. Why We Are Different Integrated care, not a referral network. Psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, dietitians, and community health workers work side-by-side and share responsibility for the same patients. Practice at the top of your license. Manageable caseloads, meaningful clinical depth, and purpose-built tools designed for this population. Continuous learning. Through our partnership with Mass General Brigham, clinicians receive ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care. Advancing the field. Our clinicians contribute to new outcomes frameworks and research shaping the future of severe mental illness care. A model built for sustainability. Team-based care, thoughtful caseloads, and strong infrastructure make this work meaningful—and sustainable over time. The Role On-site Peer Support Specialist at our Brooklyn clinic in New York City. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm ET. What You'll Work On Provide one-on-one coaching to support members' personal goals, inspire self-discovery, and strengthen skills for care Plan and lead group activities that encourage participation, build community, and celebrate progress Help members access and navigate community resources and support services Conduct field work in the community, including home check-ins and attending events with members as a supportive peer Collaborate with teammates and clinical staff to ensure every member receives compassionate, coordinated support What You'll Have NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification required Minimum 2 years of stable, personal recovery High school diploma or equivalent required At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges Strong coaching and motivational skills, with ability to support individuals through challenges and model effective coping strategies Ability to engage effectively one-on-one and in groups; group facilitation experience preferred Knowledge of the New York City area mental health and social service systems Understanding of member rights, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care Holistic approach to health and wellness Basic computer proficiency (Google Suite, EHR documentation) What We're Building As a clinician at Amae, you are not adjacent to this work. You are essential to it. A national care delivery model for the highest-acuity patients in behavioral health. Precision medicine for...