Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist (Bilingual)

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Psych Peer Specialist for the Mobile Crisis team in Columbia. This part-time role focuses on delivering peer support to patients with serious mental illness and aiding in crisis response and triage.

Under supervision, you will model recovery strategies, support patient engagement, and help connect individuals to outpatient services and community resources. On-site work in NYC locations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from state-approved peer specialist training program (OMH) required.
• Active BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to patients with serious mental illness.
• Assist in triage and accompany Mobile Crisis staff on field visits.
• Respond promptly to patient emergencies and coordinate with care resources.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate from state-approved peer specialist training OMH

Active BLS from AHA

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Psych Peer Specialist for the Mobile Crisis team in Columbia. This part-time role focuses on delivering peer support to patients with serious mental illness and aiding in crisis response and triage.

Under supervision, you will model recovery strategies, support patient engagement, and help connect individuals to outpatient services and community resources. On-site work in NYC locations is required.