Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS)
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aptihealthBehavioral Health
New York, United States, ESTFull-TimeEntry
Salary18 - 23 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 1 year
- Required Skills
- DocumentationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingMentoringCoaching
Requirements
- Current and valid New York State Certified Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS)
- One year of Peer Specialist experience working with adults age 18+ with a mental health diagnosis
- Current or former recipient of mental health services
- Knowledge in recovery and overcoming challenges from a mental health diagnosis
- Commitment to one’s own continued recovery
- Ability to work independently in a virtual environment
- Ability to share personal struggles and stories of success
Responsibilities
- Outreach to patients for encouragement, goal progress checks, problem-solving, and support
- Review patient status and escalate urgent matters to care team providers
- Document patient interactions in the patient’s medical record
- Coordinate care with patient care team including therapist and prescriber
- Coordinate with internal and external care team members
- Conduct daily telephonic outreach based on patient needs
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