What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at Behavioral Health Services North Inc?
A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida
BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!
Your role at BHSN:
As a Peer Specialist, you will provide engagement and support in the community and/or office setting as a member of the clinic team including assisting with risk assessments, brief interventions, care management and follow up support post crisis or post appointment. At the discretion of the program director, may be assigned to train and supervise other staff as deemed appropriate. Expected to provide excellent patient care and compassion in every counter, aligned with the organizations core values.
Assigned clinical programs may include, and are not limited to, outpatient behavioral health clinics, school-based services, crisis services, substance abuse services, and rehabilitative programs.
What’s in it for you?
- Generous time off (with no wait time for accruals)
- Health, vision, and dental coverage (at a low-cost to you)
- Retirement savings plans
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within BHSN
- Mentorship and training programs
- Minimum 10 paid BHSN holidays off annually
- Working within our community, making a real impact, & working alongside passionate colleagues
What your day might look like:
- Provides support and care to those engaged in services or treatment
- Identifies healthy community opportunities for individuals to socialize and interact; promote these opportunities as directed by the care coordinator or other care provider
- Connects and supports individuals during treatment
- Assists in the delivery of evidenced based interventions
- Assists in the development of and adherence to community safety plans
Your skills and qualifications:
- High-school graduate or GED.
- Certification for Peer Recovery Advocate required per OASAS requirement
- Personal experience with Mental Health recovery-oriented treatment.
- Extensive knowledge with PC applications and electronic medical records strongly preferred.
- Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel.
BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.
