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    Peer Specialist - New York, United States - New York Presbyterian

    New York Presbyterian
    New York Presbyterian New York, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description
    Location

    New York, New York


    Shift:
    Day Flex (United States of America)


    Description:
    Behavioral Health Professionals Make a Difference

    At NewYork-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.

    Peer Specialist - Psychiatry/Behavioral Health- Part-Time - Days - Grant Funded

    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.

    You 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.


    This part-time position rotating shift working Wednesday, Friday 10 am -7pm and alternating Thursday/Saturday 10:30 am -7 pm at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell.

    Preferred Criteria


    • College Degree
    • 1+ years of experience in psychiatry or related field
    Required Criteria


    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Certificate from state approved peer specialist training program
    • Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
    Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

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    • 2023 "Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner" - Aetna
    • 2023 "America's Best-In-State Employers" - Forbes
    • 2022 "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" - Human Rights Campaign
    • 2022 "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" - Diversity Inc.
    • 2022 "Best Company for Multicultural Women" - Seramount
    • 2022 "Top Company for Executive Women" - Seramount
    * "Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development" - Brandon Hall Group

    • 2022 "Best Adoption Friendly Workplace" - Dave Thomas Foundation
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.


    Salary Range:
    $21.85-$23.00/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.
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