Senior Peer Counselor II – Empower Recovery & Support

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx is seeking a dedicated Peer Counselor to provide direct mental health services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and home settings. You will collaborate with staff and consumers to plan and implement treatment, and empower peers to advocate for themselves.

Core qualifications include NYCPS/ NYCPS-P or CRPA/CRPA-P certifications and completion of a peer training program, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Required peer certifications (NYCPS/ NYCPS-P or CRPA/ CRPA-P).
• Formal training program for Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist.
• One year full-time experience with consumers of peer services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, home and other settings.
• Collaborate with staff and consumers to plan and implement treatment plans.
• Advocate for clients and assist with referrals to services.

Skills

Peer counseling

Empathy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NYCPS/ NYCPS-P credential

CRPA/ CRPA-P credential

FPA-C / FPA-P

YPA-C / YPA-P

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx is seeking a dedicated Peer Counselor to provide direct mental health services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and home settings. You will collaborate with staff and consumers to plan and implement treatment, and empower peers to advocate for themselves.

Core qualifications include NYCPS/ NYCPS-P or CRPA/CRPA-P certifications and completion of a peer training program, plus a high school diploma.