Peer Counselor
2 days ago
NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to delivering high-quality care and services to our patients. As a Peer Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
Job Summary:Under the supervision of a licensed professional, the Peer Counselor provides direct services to health consumers in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home, and specialized settings. The Peer Counselor works collaboratively with staff, consumers, and other caregivers to plan and implement treatment plans, empowering peers to advocate for themselves and resolve issues or problems.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist consumers with activities of daily living, such as setting up a household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, parenting, and other skills relevant to an individual's rehabilitation goals.
- Lead or co-lead groups on topics such as dual diagnosis issues, relapse and recovery, and socialization.
- Assist consumers in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and developing coping strategies.
- Provide support and counseling on mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies, and self-help opportunities.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment and human services team to determine and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
- Clarify issues for consumers and assist with referrals for treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and support services.
- Assist consumers in completing applications and paperwork for public entitlements and may accompany consumers on visits to agency offices and treatment programs.
- Act as a liaison with community and governmental agencies.
- Facilitate the establishment of peer support networks and natural and social support systems.
- Maintain current, complete, and appropriate documentation in the consumer record and prepares required forms.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); or
- Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); or
- Certification as a Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C), Credentialed Family Peer Advocate Provisional (FPAP), 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 mental health services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate, or in related human services.
NYC Health + Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings and pension plans, loan forgiveness programs, paid holidays and vacation, college tuition discounts, professional development opportunities, and multiple employee discounts programs.
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