Peer Bridger – Psychiatry-Behavioral Health Grant Funded

Overview

Mental Health Professionals Make a Difference

At New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, 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. Located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), established in 2015, is designed to help individuals receive intensive services, including acute emergency treatment, extended observation care, and crisis response, across all levels, i.e. inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization.

Our diverse patient and family population spans a wide range of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The multidisciplinary team works intensively with the individual and family, as needed, to engage in care and provide targeted treatment while working directly with the community to promote linkages for long-term psychiatric care – all in a safe and comfortable environment.

Our CPEP Team is seeking a Peer Specialist. Under the support of the Social Work Supervisor, the peer specialist will function as a role model to peers by exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serving as a consumer advocate, and providing consumer information/support to all CPEP/Mobile Crisis patients. They will also work towards promoting community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, and development of natural supports.

The Peer Specialist will build relationships with staff and patients, coordinating daily activities, participating in field visits and interventions, and collaborating with clinicians in determining steps patients need to achieve recovery.

This individual will facilitate patient flow during outpatient programming and will be available to patients who need redirection or connection to providers. They will greet new patients, facilitate a therapeutic space, coordinate nutritional breaks, and tend to the patient experience. Overall, the specialist will ensure that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers, receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity, and respect, no matter how limited the contact.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Seeking candidates with effective communication skills, efficient organizational skills, and an investment in collaborative teamwork.

This full-time position, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with alternating coverage on Thursday and Saturdays at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Certificate from state approved peer specialist training program

• Knowledge of the Recovery process, current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate recovery using evidence based mental health and recovery processes, as well as ability to navigate community resources

• Ability to speak and write fluently in the English language

• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning

• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

• College Degree

• 1+ years of experience in psychiatry or related field

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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Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.