OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Montefiore Einstein Faculty Practice Group; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Einstein Faculty Practice Group seeks an Outreach Specialist to assist high-risk patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. The role involves engaging with patients before discharge, aiding in appointment compliance, and performing home visits when needed. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and prefer a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification as a New York Certified Peer Specialist required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients prior to discharge to facilitate transitions to outpatient care.
• Aid patients in complying with scheduled appointments and treatments.
• Perform home visits when necessary to foster patient engagement.

Skills

Communication

Creative problem solving

Engagement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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The Outreach Specialist for the High-Risk Care Management Program (HRCM) will engage with patients prior to discharge across Moses, Wakefield and Weiler Campuses- location may vary based on need. The HRCM program is intended to assist high acuity patients transition from inpatient to outpatient care. The Outreach Specialist will aid patients in the program complying with scheduled appointments and will help patients engage and comply with their onsite and offsite psychiatric treatment. When needed, the Outreach Specialist will perform home visits to foster engagement. The Outreach Specialist will aid in initial patient engagement, outreach efforts and accompanying patients to appointments as needed. The HRCM program is a component of the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence award.

This is a 100% grant funded position.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred

Possess a certification from, or are provisionally certified as, a New York Certified Peer Specialist by an OMH-approved Certified Peer Specialist certification program;

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to find creative solutions to challenges. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Peer Specialists/Advocates who hold a credential from a certifying authority recognized by the Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) are eligible to work in MHOTRS programs provided they qualify for and obtain provisional OMH Peer Certification or Credentialing within 12 months of being hired. It is expected that, within a reasonable amount of time, they will then complete full OMH Peer Certification or Credential their work experience hours post provisional certification/credentialing

Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 111 East 210th Street, Bronx

Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 224391 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $29.69

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Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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