Peer Counselor - Psychiatry Dr. Habersham

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships by providing support and encouragement to enhance the patient’s ability to take action against problems instead of being controlled by them.
• Respect the rights and dignity of everyone at all times.
• Develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
• Take responsibility for personal recovery at all times and model self-responsibility.
• Participate and assist with patient recruitment for Bridge Program in-person and virtual support groups in collaboration with program Social Workers.
• Participate in-person at weekly Bridge Clinic days and complete tasks as directed.
• Help identify activities as personal medicine for peers and encourage their regular use.
• Be conscious of the language used to describe life and how to recreate troubling events using language that offers more options.
• Coach peers about recovery.
• Identify and outreach to local resources of benefit to the target population.
• Coach partners when necessary.
• Participate with the team and attend meetings as required.
• Assist and escort patients in making necessary appointments for health and recovery.
• Conduct outreach to community locations where patients in the target population are likely to be found, such as mother-baby residential programs.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures in completing any required documentation.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and confidential conduct in all work behavior.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Group affiliations a strong plus, i.e., NAMI, DBSA, AA, NA, etc.
• Peer Counselor will have completed the New York Certification Board (NYCB) Peer Recovery Advocate Certification.

About the Role

The Peer Counselor provides support through listening, encouraging, coaching, empowering, and connecting peers to resources that suit their individual recovery needs.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

News

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $25.0016 - $37.9726 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.