What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist 1, Central New York Psychiatric Center - Kingsboro ICM Program, P26568 position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Duties Description
As a Certified Peer Specialist in the Kingsboro PC ICM Program 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 Certified 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.
Team operates in all five (5) boroughs of New York City.
70% of the case management work is in the community where clients are located.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have certification as a New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB).
Driver's license is required to operate a state fleet vehicle.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
Candidate will be required to navigate NYC public transportation and subway system. Fleet cars available as well.
This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.
As a Certified Peer Specialist in the Kingsboro PC ICM Program 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 Certified 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.
Team operates in all five (5) boroughs of New York City.
70% of the case management work is in the community where clients are located.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have certification as a New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB).
Driver's license is required to operate a state fleet vehicle.
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
Candidate will be required to navigate NYC public transportation and subway system. Fleet cars available as well.
This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.
Salary : $47,695 - $58,447