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Peer Specialist

2 months ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States MetroPlus Health Plan Full time
About the Role

MetroPlus Health Plan is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with Serious Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorder History in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through one-to-one sessions, identifying and creating goals, and developing recovery plans.
  • Work with clients and their primary care team to determine steps needed to achieve goals and self-directed recovery.
  • Complete HRA Housing applications and assist with Supportive Housing placements, escorting members when necessary.
  • Arrange transportation to and from scheduled PCP medical appointments.
  • Lead and teach members how to facilitate Recovery Dialogues and overcome relapse fears.
  • Support members working with assigned Parole Officers.
  • Participate in BH HARP Team meetings, supervision, discharge planning, and clinical rounds discussions.
  • Accompany HARP members to initial HCBS appointments if the assigned CMA worker is unavailable.
  • Utilize personal lived experience to empower individuals to define and pursue their own strength-based recovery and wellness goals.
  • Assist clients in building social skills in the community that enhance their quality of life.
  • Provide peer support during crisis situations for high utilizers of emergency department services.
  • Assist clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
Requirements
  • High School graduation or equivalent.
  • 5 years of professional Behavioral Health experience or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
  • Knowledge of the concerns and challenges of persons living with SMI and/or SUD.
  • Knowledge of the Recovery process and ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized mental health processes.
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, fluency in other languages welcomed.
Preferred Qualifications
  • New York Certification as a Peer Specialist.
  • CASAC - T preferred.
Professional Competencies
  • Integrity and Trust.
  • Teamwork.
  • Customer Focus.
  • Written/Oral Communication.
  • Compassionate and Positive Attitude.
  • Computer knowledge: MS Word, Teams, and Outlook.