Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Peer Counselor - Lvl I

NYC Health + HospitalsJacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Check us out online: DescriptionThe Peer Counselor, under the supervision, and in collaboration with the CTI, facilitates and implements plans to help consumers reintegrate into the community post-hospital discharge. The Peer Counselor relies on both training and life experiences to model healthy and helpful behavior for consumers who are willing to participate in any or all of the following peer-led services: promotion of personal wellness, ongoing community and emotional support, skill building, transition to self-care and moreManager active caseload of patients and provide direct support through CTI-nine month phased model of careEngage CTI patients in hospital and community settings to identify health goals and needsConnect patients to a primary andor behavioral health care providers, assist with appointment attendance, and support prescription managementAttend regular meetings to discuss patient progress, update care plans, and communicate with patients' healthcare providersMinimum QualificationsAssignment Level IFor Assignments in Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric Programs (CPEPs):1. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment's duration, as aa. Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); orb. Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); orc. Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C), Credentialed Family Peer Advocate Provisional (FPA-P), Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C), or Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate Provisional (YPA-P) issued by Families Together in New York State; and2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer AdvocateCounselorSpecialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of CPEP services as a peer counselorspecialist, peer advocate or in related human services.For Substance Use Assignments:1. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment's duration, as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); and2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer AdvocateCounselorSpecialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of substance use disorder services as a peer counselorspecialist, peer advocate or in related human services.For All Other Mental Health Assignments:3. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment's duration, as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); and4. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer AdvocateCounselorSpecialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of mental health services as a peer counselorspecialist, peer advocate or in related human services.Qualification Requirements (Continued):For All Other Assignments (Including Breastfeeding Education Assignments):1. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer AdvocateCounselorSpecialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of peer services as a peer counselorspecialist, peer advocate or in related human services; and2. A High school diploma or its educational equivalent.Department PreferencesBilingual in Spanish preferredOne year Peer Counselor experience preferredIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-02-21