Peer Counselor - Lvl II
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.
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.
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Job Description
Under supervision, this peer counselor provides peer empowerment services to the patients of the Mobile Crisis Team. Works in close collaboration with staff, patients and other caregivers in planning and implementing treatment and wellness plans. Educates and empowers peers to advocate for themselves, resolve issues or problems, and plan for their futures by serving as a role model.
Provides supportive peer counseling with respect to mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies and self-help opportunities. Making home and community visits is an integral part of the peer role. Ability to travel independently is required. Assists the patients in identifying their own individual warning signs of relapse and identifying and developing individual coping strategies. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and assists with determining and implementing a comprehensive plan of care. Leads or co-lead groups including, but not limited to dual diagnosis issues, relapse and recovery, and socialization, if necessary. Clarifies issues for the patient and assists with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, housing and supportive services. Follow-ups to determine whether services were provided and used. Escorts to appointment when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
For Assignments in Mental Health
Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program; and Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) issued by the Peer Specialist Certification Board.
For Assignments In Substance Use
Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) issued by the New York Certification Board.
For All Other Assignments
A High school diploma or its educational equivalent; and Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer 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.
Assignment Level II
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Peer Counselor Level I, assignment to Level II requires:
One (1) additional year of experience, as described in three (3) above.
Department Preferences
Experience in dealing with mentally ill patients, knowledge of community agencies.
Roating Days/Hours
How To Apply
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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 weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
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