COUNSELOR, PEER - MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH
Company: One Brooklyn Health System
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
The Peer Counselor works with the CPEP Mobile Crisis Teams (MCT)
and directly reports to the Manager, Program Coordinator, and
Medical Director of Community Psychiatry, CPEP. As an integral
member of MCT, the Peer Counselor is expected to perform ancillary
functions as designated by the team's clinician for example, Social
Worker, Nurse Practitioner, or CPEP Manager/Coordinator. The
primary purpose of this position is to engage patients in treatment
and services by virtue of having firsthand experience with the
mental health or substance abuse delivery of services. Peer
Counselors will use their skills to engage patients. They will also
provide follow up services to CPEP patients and engage them in
services. They will transport the CPEP staff to patient homes for
clinical evaluation, arrange for the initial scheduling for
referrals received surrounding psychiatric assessment of patients
in the community. Peer Counselors will use EPIC, maintain
statistical data on a weekly basis, which is inclusive of, but not
limited to the gathering of patient demographics for performance
improvement projects, and performance of light clerical support,
for example, faxing and copying patient data, and assisting the
program's clinicians in emergent situations which require 911
interventions.Provide Peer Counseling on Mental Health and
Substance Use issues to our patients. Share Peer Counseling
expertise with staff of the Mobile Crisis TeamServe as subject
matter experts for the staff on the engagement of patients in
mental health servicesAssist the MCT, CPEP clinicians in calling
for police/EMS back up as needed. Participate with clinicians in
violence de-escalation/containment in a team approach, utilizing
good communication and social skills within the patient's home.
Provides support clerical services (maintains case records) and
follows up with appropriate referrals, under the direction of the
designated program clinicians.Works with the CPEP staff to ensure
that all patients are connected to services once they leave the
CPEP or MCT services.Works weekend, evenings, and holidays.Attends
trainings including PMCS.Completes all hospital requirements
including OHS, yearly reorientation, Corporate Compliance, Flu shot
or declination form, and other requirements.Maintain a clean
driving record.Neither the Hospital nor the Department will be
responsible for any DMV violations that are caused by the driver,
i.e. speeding, red lights, etc.Participate in all surveys and
audits as directed by Director, Manager, / Program
Coordinator.Performs other related duties assigned by the
Manager/Program Coordinator or other program clinicians. In an
emergency, performs other duties necessary for the welfare of
patients or the efficient operations of the hospital.Education:High
School Graduate or GED required. Experience:Minimum two (2) years
in a consumer-focused environment, preferably with psychiatric
patients.Knowledge and Skills:Basic Knowledge of computer
data-entry. Basic arithmetic skills (add, multiply, divide,
subtract).Good interpersonal skillsAbility to fully utilize BHMC's
electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and
billing systems relevant to this position as required.Licenses,
Certifications:Valid New York State Driver's License and Clean
Driving Record.Peer Counseling Certification required.Physical
Requirements:Position requires prolonged periods of standing,
reaching, walking throughout the working day. Must be physically
able to work in all weather and climb minimum four flights of
stairsPosition will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry
items weighing up to 25 pounds.Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.The statements herein are intended to describe
the general nature and level of work being performed by employees,
and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for
employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.BHMC is an equal opportunity
employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status,
age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other
characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local
laws.
Keywords: One Brooklyn Health System, New York , COUNSELOR, PEER - MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH, IT / Software / Systems , Brooklyn, New York
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