Peer Counselor- Brooklyn

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Peer Counselor. In this role, the successful candidate will support the work of our SAMHSA‑funded grant that aims to help people with opioid use disorder engage in treatment.

• Educate patients about the importance of getting both medical care and mental health care, and attending all program appointments.
• Educate patients about the COD program, services offered, and answer questions about the program.
• Outreach patients by telephone on a regular basis to check how participants are doing and to ensure that they are engaged and motivated to attend the program.
• Receive a list of patients who are not attending appointments or have upcoming appointments, and call or send letters to help re‑engage those patients.
• Lead or co‑lead Wellness Recovery and Action Plan (WRAP) groups and/or Wellness Self‑Management (WSM) groups. When one cycle of WRAP or WSM is complete, the Peer Navigator will repeat the group with new patients.
• Assist patients with information about community resources such as basic needs, vocational, educational, legal, and housing services, and connect the patient to the Case Manager.
• Provide support to the Community‑Based Mobile Telehealth Team.
• Participate in regular team meetings.

• NYS certification as a Peer Specialist or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to, and effectively work with participants of mental health services.
• Active participation in mental health self‑help activities, peer support, peer advocacy programs, participant‑run organizations, or similar experiences.
• Willingness to work outside of an office setting, in the community and homes of participants.
• Excellent judgment and ability to understand boundaries when working with participants of mental health services.

Required Licenses: NY Certified Peer Specialists

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

We provide a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

Salary range: $42,783.13 - $42,783.14 annually.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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