Peer Counselor

2 weeks ago

New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time $52,074
About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

Tour I (12:00 A.M – 8:00 A.M)

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under supervision, peer counselors level III provides direct services to mental health consumers in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home and specialized settings. Works in close collaboration with QHP (OASAS Qualified Health Professional) staff, consumers and other caregivers in planning and implementing treatment plans. Empowers peers to advocate for themselves, resolve issues or problems and plan for their futures by serving as a role model; provides supervisory oversight for subordinate peer counselors levels I and II.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists the consumer with activities of daily living, e.g., setting up household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, parenting and other skills relevant to an individual's rehabilitation goals. May make home visits.
  • Co-leads groups including, but not limited to dual diagnoses issues, relapse and recovery and socialization.
  • Assists the consumer in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and identifying and developing individual coping strategies.
  • Provides supportive peer counseling with respect to mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies and self-help opportunities.
  • Participates in an interdisciplinary treatment and human services team in determining and implementing a comprehensive plan of care. Corresponds with other agencies by sending letters and other appropriate information.
  • Clarifies issues for the consumer and assists with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing and supportive services. Follows-up to determine whether services were provided and used.
  • Assists the consumer in completing applications and paperwork for public entitlements and may accompany consumer on visits to agency offices and treatment programs.
  • Acts as liaison with community and governmental agencies.
  • Facilitates the establishment of peer support networks, natural and social support systems and provides support and oversight for subordinate peer counselors under the supervision of a qualified health professional.
  • Coordinates and reviews the work of subordinate staff, providing direction and corrective measures to ensure the achievement of departmental goals.
  • Maintains current, complete and appropriate documentation in the consumer record, prepares required forms, and may be required to use computer systems in carrying out these functions.
Minimum Qualifications

For Assignments in Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric Programs (CPEPs): 1. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment’s duration, as a a. Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); or b. Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); or c. Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C), Credentialed Family Peer Advocate Provisional (FPA-P), Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C), or Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate Provisional (YPA-P) issued by Families Together in New York State; and 2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of CPEP services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services. For Substance Use Assignments: 1. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment’s duration, as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); and 2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of substance use disorder services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services. For All Other Mental Health Assignments: 3. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment’s duration, as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); and 4. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or 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. For All Other Assignments (Including Breastfeeding Education Assignments): 1. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of peer services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services; and 2. A high school diploma or its educational equivalent. Assignment Level II: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Peer Counselor Level I, assignment to Level II requires: 1. One (1) additional year of experience, as described in Assignment Level I above. Assignment Level III: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Peer Counselor Level I, assignment to Level III requires: 1. Two (2) additional years of experience, as described in Assignment Level I above.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 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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