Peer Counselor-Level II-Catch/Grant ED Leads
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is a renowned acute care hospital in New York City, recognized for its Centers of Excellence and implementation of state-of-the-art medical technology and best practices.
Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent, and patient-centered.
We offer comprehensive services in three primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health, as well as over 80 specialty services. At Lincoln, patient safety and comfort are our top priority.
As a mental health professional, you will work in close collaboration with staff, consumers, and other caregivers to plan and implement treatment plans. You will empower peers to advocate for themselves, resolve issues or problems, and plan for their futures by serving as a role model.
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, peer counselors provide direct services to health consumers in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home, and specialized settings. They work in close collaboration with staff, consumers, and other caregivers in planning and implementing treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist consumers with activities of daily living, such as setting up household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, parenting, and other skills relevant to an individual's rehabilitation goals.
- Lead or co-lead groups, including dual diagnoses issues, relapse and recovery, and socialization.
- Assist consumers in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and identifying and developing individual coping strategies.
- Provide supportive peer counseling with respect to mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies, breast-feeding education, and other self-help opportunities.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment and human services team in determining and implementing a comprehensive plan of care.
- Clarify issues for consumers and assist with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and supportive services.
- Assist consumers in completing applications and paperwork for public entitlements and may accompany consumers on visits to agency offices and treatment programs.
- Act as a liaison with community and governmental agencies.
- Facilitate the establishment of peer support networks, natural, and social support systems.
- Maintain current, complete, and appropriate documentation in the consumer record, prepare required forms, and may be required to use computer systems in carrying out these functions.
Requirements:
- Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB).
- Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one 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.
Assignment Levels:
There are three assignment levels in this class of position: Level I, Level II, and Level III. Each level has specific requirements and responsibilities.
Benefits:
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings and pension plans, loan forgiveness programs, paid holidays and vacation, college tuition discounts, and professional development opportunities.
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