Peer Specialist

Provide peer counseling and advocacy to men, women and children who receive psychiatric services at BronxCare Health System. Contribute to the delivery of high-quality care under the direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional2. Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvementactivities of the assigned department. Contribution and participationincludes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliancewith risk management and claims activities, support of and participationin Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherenceto the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a)Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident andOccurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Proceduresand (d) Patient and Customer Service.3. Participates in treatment team meetings, case conferences, individual supervision, and discharge planning discussions4. Develop, with patients, individualized strategies for reducing negative consequences of drug use and not taking medication for mental illness5. Promotes problem-solving and decision making skill development in relation to maintaining recovery6. Participates in clinical supervision provided onsite at BronxCare Health System.7. Advocates on behalf of patients as appropriate; encourage and support self-advocacy; conducts post-discharge follow-up calls and outreach as needed.8. Recommends post-discharge supports, including psychosocial clubhouses, peer support services and other community resources that support the recovery process.9. Develops, leads and co-leads groups, i.e. WRAP, community integration, recovery, relapse prevention, socialization, symptom management, etc. utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills.10. Document activities in accordance with guidance and direction from supervisorsExcellent Customer Service, Communication & Workplace Collaboration skillsDegree in Office Technology, Health Administration, Business Administration, or equivalentMinimum 2 years experience with administration and/or office managementKnowledge of Microsoft Suite; Basic Office Procedures and Information Management Skills/ Record keeping SkillsKnowledge of ADP and Reportsmith and LMS (preferably Healthstream)Basic Clerical Skills, Office Management & Records ManagementAbility to provide or procure technical support for all office equipmentProblem Solving Skills (both interpersonal and systems)