Peer Counselor - Level I

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Responsibilities Assignment Level I – Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric Programs (CPEPs): Certification must be maintained for the assignment’s duration as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C), Credentialed Family Peer Advocate Provisional (FPA-P), Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C), or Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate Provisional (YPA-P) issued by Families Together in New York State; Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of CPEP services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services. Substance Use Assignments: Certification must be maintained for the assignment’s duration as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB). Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of substance use disorder services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services. All Other Mental Health Assignments: Certification must be maintained for the assignment’s duration as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB). Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of mental health services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services. Qualification Requirements (Continued): All Other Assignments (Including Breastfeeding Education Assignments): Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of peer services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services. A High school diploma or its educational equivalent. Duties & Responsibilities Assist the consumer with activities of daily living (e.g., setting-up household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, parenting and other skills relevant to an individual’s rehabilitation goals). May make home visits. Lead or co-lead groups including, but not limited to, dual diagnoses issues, relapse and recovery and socialization. Assist the consumer in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and identifying and developing individual coping strategies. Provide supportive peer counseling with respect to mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies, breast-feeding education and other self-help opportunities. Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment and human services team in determining and implementing a comprehensive plan of care. Clarify issues for the consumer and assist with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing and supportive services. Follow-up to determine whether services were provided and used. Assist the consumer in completing applications and paperwork for public entitlements and may accompany consumer on visits to agency offices and treatment programs. Act as a liaison with community and governmental agencies. Facilitate the establishment of peer support networks, natural and social support systems. Maintain current, complete and appropriate documentation in the consumer record, prepare required forms, and may be required to use computer systems in carrying out these functions. Document in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and write progress notes for review. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. This role is hired through NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the NYC Health + Hospitals career site to complete the application process. 15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals