Peer Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will work closely with patients to provide support and guidance in their mental health journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide orientation and companionship to patients in behavioral health units.
  • 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, and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Lead or co-lead groups on substance abuse, mental health wellness, and recovery.
  • Assist patients in identifying warning signs of relapse and developing coping strategies.
  • 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 completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one year of full-time experience working with consumers of mental health services.
  • Demonstrates a capacity to work collaboratively in a team setting.

About Us:

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is a 257-bed facility providing comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services to the community. We are committed to providing high-quality care to people of all faiths, regardless of their ability to pay.