Peer Specialist / Peer Counselor

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Peer Counselor.

In this role, the successful candidate We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Peer Counselor. The Peer Counselor will play a critical role in our Enhanced Treatment and Recovery (EnTRy) program. The EnTRy program is a new and innovative program designed to improve early detection and treatment of mental illness, particularly psychotic-spectrum disorders, across the lifespan in Sunset Park, Brooklyn as well as neighboring areas.

The Peer Counselor works with patients in the EnTRy program, engaging patients in wellness activities, and helping patients increase their ability to self- manage their own health problems. As a central part of the Program, the Peer Counselor will lead or co-lead several WRAP, WSM, or other similar recovery-oriented groups; promote the EnTRY program, speak to and enroll patients into the EnTRy program; help patients connect to Case Management, Psychiatry, or Counseling sessions; perform telephone outreach or reminder phone-calls; and participate in team meetings; Meet patient at the local psychiatric unit and support their connection to outpatient care after discharge. Duties will be performed both onsite as well as remotely from home or a designated location, this is a hybrid position.

 

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED and you must have a NYS certification as a Peer Specialist, or an ability to obtain certification within one year of hire. You should also have some prior clinical experience leading groups or interacting and providing support to those with mental health challenges.

Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to, and effectively work with participants of mental health services. Active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support, peer advocacy programs, participant-run organizations, or similar experiences. Willingness to work outside of office setting, in the community and possibly homes of participants. Excellent judgment and ability to understand boundaries when working with participants of mental health services.

Bilingual spanish is preferred, but it is not a requirement.

If you feel you qualify and are interested, and can work hybrid in Sunset Park Brooklyn, please feel free to apply or reach out.

Posted On: September 6, 2024