Peer Support Staff, Emergency Screening

2 weeks ago


Elizabeth, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

Job Overview:

Provide face to face contact with patients in the psychiatric emergency room, explore services needed, support referrals, and provide follow-up calls for those discharged.

Qualifications:

Required:

* HS Diploma

* Experience with behavioral health and substance use disorders

Preferred:

* Bachelors degree preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

* Peer support certification via Consumer Connections, or be eligible and able to complete within first 6 months

Scheduling Requirements:

* Shift working, day shift

* Monday-Friday; flexible in terms of 4 weekdays and one weekend day

* FT

Essential Functions:

* Provide recovery support and peer coaching to program participants

* Attend DMHAS State mandated trainings delineating peer role functions, competencies, responsibilities, and orientation to DMHAS treatment initiatives

* Work with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in personal recovery through wellness services, development of recovery plans/wellness recovery action plans, education on navigating treatment social services and recovery support programs

* Provide both face to face and telephone support services based on personal choice and maintain aftercare contacts based on agency procedures

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

* Dental and Vision Insurance

* Retirement Plans

* Short & Long Term Disability

* Life & Accidental Death Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

* Wellness Programs

* Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

* Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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