Psych Peer Specialist – Mobile Crisis - Columbia - Part Time

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

Mental Health Professionals Make a Difference

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center; our Mental Health professionals unite the most respected minds in research, education, and care. We are home to some of the nation's top clinicians and researchers in behavioral health. It is a proud tradition - and a premier opportunity. As a component of the medical center's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), the Mobile Crisis Service provides outreach to individuals living in Washington Heights, Inwood, and nearby neighborhoods of the Bronx who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis but have been unable to access mental health treatment. Members of our multi-disciplinary team make home visits in order to engage the individual, assess the nature of their clinical needs, and determine the types of services that best support those needs. We make interventions to reduce the immediate severity of the crisis and refer the individual to other indicated resources, including outpatient clinics, detox and substance abuse treatment programs, social support services, and psychiatric emergency rooms.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Psych Peer Specialist – Mobile Crisis - Columbia - Part Time

The Psych Peer Specialist is an active member of the CPEP Team and provides peer support services to patients with serious mental illnesses. Under the supervision of the Mobile Crisis Social Workers, the Psych Peer Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for CPEP/Mobile Crisis patients; promotes community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, self-help, and development of natural support. In this role, the Psych Peer Specialist will assist in the acceptance and triage of newly referred patients, accompany Mobile Crisis staff on field visits, and provide prompt assistance in responding to patient emergencies.

This Part Time Position Will Work Three Days

• Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Preferred Criteria

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Previous experience working with multi-cultural and/or underserved communities

Required Criteria

• High school diploma or GED
• Certificate from state-approved peer specialist training program from OMH
• Active BLS from AHA

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$21.00-$25.00/Hourly

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