Behavioral Health Peer Navigator: Court & Community Liaison

The Fortune Society, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 58.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Fortune Society, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Certified Peer Navigator (1st Shift) to support individuals released back to the community, performing screenings, care coordination, and liaison work with CHN clinicians in the Behavioral Health unit.

This on-site role runs Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM to accommodate heavy court days and after-hours coverage. The position involves supervising 1–2 peers and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure timely service engagement and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with a HS diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant healthcare, social work, or mental health experience will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently with off-site supervision.
• Proficiency in MS 365; working knowledge of MAPP, ePaces, and PSYCKES is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a liaison between participants, court stakeholders, and CHN clinicians to ensure a seamless transition of care.
• Perform initial screenings and assessments; identify needs and arrange referrals; follow up on service engagement.
• Supervise, mentor, and advise peer team members and ensure timely documentation.
• Complete preliminary mental health assessments on-site and coordinate with clinical staff to determine level of care.
• Ensure consent forms are completed and follow-up appointments arranged; document all activities in real time.

Conhecimentos

Multitasking proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Knowledge of NYS Health Home Care Mgmt

Court arraignment process awareness

Spanish language (plus)

Formação

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED with 2+ years relevant experience

Ferramentas

MS 365

MAPP

ePaces

PSYCKES

Descrição da vaga

The Fortune Society, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Certified Peer Navigator (1st Shift) to support individuals released back to the community, performing screenings, care coordination, and liaison work with CHN clinicians in the Behavioral Health unit.

This on-site role runs Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM to accommodate heavy court days and after-hours coverage. The position involves supervising 1–2 peers and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure timely service engagement and