Peer Counselor Addicted Recovery

Rumcsi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,624 - 36,452; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in New York is seeking a dedicated Peer Counselor for Addicted Recovery. This full-time role involves outreach to at-risk individuals, connecting them with harm reduction services, and documenting clinical assessments per guidelines. Candidates must hold a High School Diploma and CRPA certification. The position operates Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering a salary ranging from $25.134 to $26.461 per hour. Join a committed team focused on positive outcomes and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate required.
• Experience in outreach and engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals at risk of overdose and connect them to harm reduction services.
• Document clinical assessments and care planning activities.
• Track and report outreach and engagement outcomes.

Skills

Outreach and engagement skills

Clinical assessment documentation

Health-related social needs assessment

Harm reduction services

Health Related Social Needs assessments

Documentation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Job description

Peer Counselor Addicted Recovery page is loaded## Peer Counselor Addicted Recoverylocations: Richmond University Medical Center (Staten Island, NY)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101561It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)•Outreach and engage individuals at risk of overdose.•Connect clients to harm reduction services including but not limited to naloxone training and kits, fentanyl test strips, etc.• Complete or document clinical assessments, treatment and care planning activities, andcontinuing care management per ASAM guidelines• Use SI PPS systems to track outreach and engagement activity; conduct Health Related• Social Needs (HRSN) assessments using SI PPS technology and make referrals totreatment and recovery services• Ensure each participant signs a 42 CFR compliant universal consent, documented electronically using SI PPS systems, so information can be shared between participating agencies and SI PPS• Track and report outreach, engagement, and outcomes and report to SI PPS on a quarterly basis• Participate in biweekly case conferences to review outreach and engagement activities**Requirements:**- Highschool Diploma-Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) RequiredMonday - Friday 9a-5pSalary Range: $25.134/hr - $26.461/hr**Employment Non-Discrimination:** Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!**A** **Advocacy** is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community.