Peer Counselor

Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 2 weeks ago

New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M


Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide proper linkage of patients discharged from the Woodhull CPEP to appropriate agencies in community for continuity of care and services.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patients being discharged from the CPEP.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offer hope through connection and engagement on what is possible

• Support individuals in connecting or reconnecting to their community and relationships

• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to community, based on identified needs and requests for support

• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement

• Advocate when requested by the individual

• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy

• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills

• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation

• Serve as a mentor when appropriate on wellness and recovery

• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction

• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions

• Utilize evidence-based peer interventions such as Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery, Shared Decision Making, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Building Recovery Capital, and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness

• Conduct informational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peer Bridgers

• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, dignity of risk, and peer values

• Supervising other Peer Bridgers if hired and compensated to do so.


Competencies:

• Maintain peer values in all aspects of the work

• Understand and approach all individuals in a trauma informed and responsive manner

• Be able to build relationships with all members of the team

• Willingness to learn new skills

Minimum Qualifications

Assignment Level I

For Assignments in Mental Health:

1. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program; and

2. Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) issued by the Peer Specialist Certification Board.

For Assignments in Substance Use:

1. Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) issued by the New York Certification Board.

For all other Assignments:

1. A High school diploma or its educational equivalent; and

2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program; or

3. One (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of mental health services as a peer

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