Certified Peer Specialist, Critical Time Intervention (CTI)

ACMH INC • New York, NY

79d • $52,633

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist for Critical Time Intervention (CTI) serves as a vital member of the CTI Team, providing supportive counseling and intensive care coordination for a caseload of high-risk clients. This role focuses on promoting the development of skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms, linking clients to resources, and engaging them in skill-building activities. The position is based in Manhattan and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Lived experience receiving mental health services and a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist with New York State.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients at hospital bedside to provide program overview and conduct intake assessments.
• Develop rapport with clients to engage them in improving their health and wellness.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss new referrals and provide updates on enrolled clients.
• Develop WRAP and Relapse Prevention Plans to help clients understand their patterns and triggers for use and identify interventions to deal with triggers and cravings.
• Act as a role model to educate clients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teaching effective coping strategies and symptom management skills.
• Provide transportation training and escort clients to appointments.
• Assist clients in the development of community support systems and networks.
• Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living.
• Provide training in self-advocacy.
• Support client goals and serve as an advocate on the client’s behalf.
• Identify, facilitate, and secure access to needed healthcare, social services benefits, and community resources.
• Collaborate with other care team members and care providers to help clients achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Embrace the team model by collaborating with team members and providing support as needed.
• Utilize evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing, to empower clients to grow and attain goals.
• Implement tasks outlined on the care plan and ensure follow-up and continuity of care between client interactions.
• Document all interventions and attempted contacts in the EHR in accordance with program standards.
• Assess domiciled clients’ living conditions by conducting home visits.
• Attend in-service training as requested.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Salary of $52,633
• Generous benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees