RFP-MH01-25 - Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services Peer

The Orange County Department of Mental Health is pleased to request proposals for one full time equivalent (FTE) Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Peer Support Specialist to work within the County operated Article 31 MHOTRS programs. The New York State Office of Mental Health defines Peer Support Services as services for adults, children/youth, and families including age-appropriate psychoeducation, counseling, person-centered goal planning, modeling effective coping skills, advocacy, and facilitating community connections and crisis support to reduce symptomology and restore functionality. Peer Support Services also include engagement, bridging support, parent skill development, and crisis support for families caring for a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and the development of natural supports and community living skills (MHOTRS Service Guidance – 7/18/2023).