Peer Counselor

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Peer Counselor to provide direct services to health consumers in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home, and specialized settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mental health and substance abuse issues, as well as experience working with consumers in a peer support role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist consumers with activities of daily living, such as setting up household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, and parenting.
  • Lead or co-lead groups on topics such as dual diagnoses, relapse and recovery, and socialization.
  • Help consumers identify their own warning signs of relapse and develop individual coping strategies.
  • Provide supportive peer 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 the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and supportive services.
  • Supervise and instruct Peer Counselors in Assignments Levels I and II, volunteers, interns/students, and other related auxiliary staff.
Requirements
  • Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program.
  • Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) issued by the Peer Specialist Certification Board.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in dealing with mentally ill patients.
  • Knowledge of community agencies.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
  • Multiple employee discounts programs.

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