New York State Office of Mental Health
Peer Specialist, Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27291
New York State Office of Mental Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
Peer Specialist, Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27291
Join to apply for the Peer Specialist, Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27291 role at New York State Office of Mental Health. Pay Range
Base pay range: $42,641.00/yr – $52,413.00/yr. (Additional downstate adjustment of $4,000.) Actual pay based on skills and experience. Duties Description
As a 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services AND two years of active participation in mental health self‑help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient‑run organizations or similar experiences or programs. 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.
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Join to apply for the Peer Specialist, Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P27291 role at New York State Office of Mental Health. Pay Range
Base pay range: $42,641.00/yr – $52,413.00/yr. (Additional downstate adjustment of $4,000.) Actual pay based on skills and experience. Duties Description
As a 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services AND two years of active participation in mental health self‑help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient‑run organizations or similar experiences or programs. 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.
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