Peer Counselor - Level II

City of New York • New York, NY

104d • $45,943 - $46,988

About The Position

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer 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. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or equivalent certification from recognized boards.
• Completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one year of experience working with consumers in related services.
• High school diploma or equivalent for certain assignments.
• One additional year of experience for Level II assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with mental illness and/or homelessness.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to health consumers in various settings including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home, and specialized settings.
• Collaborate with staff, consumers, and other caregivers in planning and implementing treatment plans.
• Empower peers to advocate for themselves and resolve issues or problems.
• Assist consumers with activities of daily living such as budgeting, shopping, and socializing.
• Lead or co-lead groups on topics like dual diagnoses, relapse, recovery, and socialization.
• Help consumers identify their own warning signs of relapse and develop coping strategies.
• Provide supportive peer counseling regarding mental health, substance abuse, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams to implement comprehensive care plans.
• Assist consumers with referrals for treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services.
• Facilitate peer support networks and social support systems.
• Maintain documentation in consumer records and prepare required forms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED