Peer Specialist

1 week ago

Far Rockaway, New York, United States St. John's Episcopal Hospital Full time
Job Summary

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will work closely with consumers in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home, and specialized settings to provide direct services and support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide orientation, companionship, and support to individuals seeking mental health services.
  • Act as a liaison and support to patients being admitted to inpatient and outpatient units.
  • Use personal experience to serve as a role model and encourage mental health wellness and recovery.
  • Provide supportive peer counseling on mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies, and self-help opportunities.
  • Lead or co-lead groups on substance abuse, mental health wellness, and recovery.
  • Clarify issues for patients and assist with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and social services.
  • Act as a liaison with community and governmental agencies.
  • Contribute to departmental QA and PI initiatives.
Requirements
  • A High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
  • Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer 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.
  • Demonstrates a capacity to work collaboratively in a team setting, with an ability to listen to others, participate actively, and take appropriate responsibilities.

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