Peer Bridger Psychiatry-Behavioral Health Days Grant Funded

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

296d • $21 - $25

About The Position

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, our Mental Health professionals unite the most respected minds in research, education and care. We are home to some of the nation's top clinicians and researchers in behavioral health. Located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), established in 2015, is designed to help individuals receive intensive services, including acute emergency treatment, extended observation care, and crisis response, across all levels, i.e. inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization. Our diverse patient and family population spans a wide range of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The multidisciplinary team works intensively with the individual and family, as needed, to engage in care and provide targeted treatment while working directly with the community to promote linkages for long-term psychiatric care - all in a safe and comfortable environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificate from state approved peer specialist training program.
• Knowledge of the Recovery process, current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate recovery using evidence based mental health and recovery processes.
• Ability to navigate community resources.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in the English language.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning.
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree.
• 1+ years of experience in psychiatry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Function as a role model to peers by exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
• Serve as a consumer advocate and provide consumer information/support to all CPEP/Mobile Crisis patients.
• Promote community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, and development of natural supports.
• Build relationships with staff and patients, coordinating daily activities.
• Participate in field visits and interventions, collaborating with clinicians in determining steps patients need to achieve recovery.
• Facilitate patient flow during outpatient programming and be available to patients who need redirection or connection to providers.
• Greet new patients, facilitate a therapeutic space, coordinate nutritional breaks, and tend to the patient experience.
• Ensure that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers, receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity, and respect.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Dynamic environment that embraces every person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED