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CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

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Jamaica Hospital

 

The Department of Psychiatry at Jamaica Hospital has taken part in a peer-based recovery modality to support Certified Peer Specialist. 

The Certified Peer with lived experience of mental health and substance use disorder will use their experience to encourage `and support other peers' road to recovery. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is looking for dedicated Peer Specialists for immediate inpatient, Mobile crisis, and aging-in-place programs. 

DUTIES

  • Advocating for people in recovery
  • Sharing resources and building skills
  • Building community and relationships
  • Leading recovery groups
  • Mentoring and setting goals
  • Providing services and/or training
  • Supervising other peer workers
  • Developing resources
  • Administering programs or agencies
  • Educating the public and policymakers
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED (or Higher) OR 4+ years of case management experience
  • Active/current Peer New York State Recovery Specialist certification or Peer Support Specialist certification
  • Must have a working knowledge of community resources
  • Minimum one year of experience with the Medicaid population
  • Minimum one year of experience with demonstrated understanding of the principles of recovery and resiliency and lived experience
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to access multiple web applications

For Immediate Consideration,

Qualified Candidates Please Forward Resume In Confidence To:

Anthony Johnson, HR Manager

Ajohns10@jhmc.org
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