Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Shirley, New York, United States Sun River Health Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary:

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist to join our team in Shirley. The ideal candidate will have experience as a peer, paid or volunteer, and be certified as a Peer Specialist. The Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist will provide in-person and telephone-based support, coordination of care, and support of patients within the Health Center as part of the CCBHC Program.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Assist patients in articulating personal recovery goals through groups and individual sessions.
  • Provide community outreach to connect patients and family members to services.
  • May co-facilitate family network meetings.
  • Utilize Motivational Interviewing to effectively engage patients in treatment, recovery, and aftercare services.
  • Functions as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Educate and role model the value of individual's recovery experience.
  • Promote patient's advocacy in accessing services in multiple systems.
  • With guidance from other treatment team members, utilize and teach problem-solving strategies with individuals and groups.
  • Provide peer support services based on clinical needs as identified in the patient's treatment and recovery plans.
  • Peer Advocate will support patients in the identification of their strengths and resources to aid in achieving treatment goals.
  • Provide community resources and linkages to vocational, recreational, social, educational, and spiritual resources.
  • Identify and utilize established tools to assist patients in developing wellness and recovery plans that are individualized.
  • Assist the treatment team in the monitoring of recovery and treatment outcomes.
  • In collaboration with the treatment team, work closely with patients in deciding steps to achieve goals that are self-directed towards recovery.
  • Facilitate peer support groups.
  • Model effective coping skills for patients.
  • May attend external meetings with patients.
  • May document in the clinical record as required by regulation.


Requirements:


  • High School Diploma/GED required, Peer Certification, or willingness to become certified.
  • Experience as a peer, paid or volunteer preferred.
  • Recommended certifications include: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA), Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Training (CRPA-P), OMH Peer Specialist Certified, or OASAS Peer Specialist Certified.


Work Environment:

Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Hudson County. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service to patients and families.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$17.50 per hour

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