Peer Support Specialist (OMH Certified) - Behavioral Health - Shirley, NY
Sun River Health•Shirley, NY
•$20 - $21•Onsite
About The Position
Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Certified (OMH) Peer Support Specialist to join our team at the Shirley location. This role involves providing in-person and telephone-based support, coordination of care, and support of patients within the Health Center as part of the CCBHC Program.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
- OMH Peer Specialist Certified (Required)
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 1 year
Nice To Haves
- OASAS Peer Specialist Certified
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Training (CRPA-P)
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in articulating personal recovery goals through groups and individual sessions.
- Provide community outreach to connect patients and family members to services.
- May co-facilitate family network meetings.
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing to effectively engage patients in treatment, recovery, and after-care services.
- Functions as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Educate and role model the value of an individual’s recovery experience.
- Promote the patient’s advocacy in accessing services in multiple systems.
- With guidance from other treatment team members, utilize and teach problem-solving strategies with individuals and groups.
- Provide peer support services based on clinical needs as identified in the patient’s treatment and recovery plans.
- Peer Advocate will support patients in the identification of their strengths and resources to aid in achieving treatment goals.
- Provide community resources and linkages to vocational, recreational, social, educational, and spiritual resources.
- Identify and utilize established tools to assist patients in developing wellness and recovery plans that are individualized.
- Assist the treatment team in the monitoring of recovery and treatment outcomes.
- In collaboration with the treatment team, will work closely with patients in deciding steps to achieve goals that are self-directed towards recovery.
- Facilitate peer support groups.
- Model effective coping skills for patients.
- May attend external meetings with patients.
- May document in the clinical record as required by regulation.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
