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    Certified Peer Specialist 1, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P24398 - State of New York

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    Review Vacancy

    Date Posted 02/02/24

    Applications Due05/10/24

    Vacancy ID150010


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    NY HELPNo

    AgencyMental Health, Office of

    TitleCertified Peer Specialist 1, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P24398

    Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

    Salary Grade11

    Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

    Salary RangeFrom $44957 to $55093 Annually

    Employment Type Full-Time

    Appointment Type Permanent

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

    Travel Percentage 0%

    Workweek Mon-Fri

    Hours Per Week 40

    Workday

    From 6 AM

    To 6 PM

    Flextime allowed? No

    Mandatory overtime? No

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

    Telecommuting allowed? No

    County Erie

    Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center

    400 Forest Avenue

    City Buffalo

    StateNY

    Zip Code14213


    Minimum Qualifications Candidate must have certification as a New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB).


    Duties Description As a Certified Peer Specialist, you would provide direct mental health services to recipients in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support programs, and residential settings.

    You would serve as a role model for recipients and educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group process; teach them effective coping strategies, sometimes based on personal experience; assist them in clarifying their goals for rehabilitation and recovery; and help them to develop support systems.

    As a Peer Specialist you would perform a range of tasks designed to assist recipients in regaining personal control over their lives and over their own recovery processes.

    Your tasks would focus on facilitating the development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies, and the increased hope and self-esteem that are central to recovery from a psychiatric disability.

    Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:


    • NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
    • Access to tuition assistance programs
    • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
    • Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
    • NYS Retirement programs
    Background checks will be required.

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

    Name Human Resources

    Telephone

    Fax

    Email Address bpc-Address

    Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center

    400 Forest Avenue

    City Buffalo

    State NY

    Zip Code 14213

    Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.


    The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.

    Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.

    To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.

    A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.

    OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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