Job Details
Description
Ohel is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide person-centered planning and delivery of services to individuals at our Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.
The Peer Specialist will have lived experience utilizing mental health and / or substance abuse services (SUD). The Peer Specialist is responsible for mentoring individuals diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders by providing supportive and skills-building service with a rehabilitation and recovery focus.
Peer Support uses trauma-informed and non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from SUD and Mental Health issues.
The Peer Specialist will provide face-to-face services to assist connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with their treatment plan.
The Peer Specialist maintains accurate and up-date records in accordance with the program's policies and procedures. The candidate demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with fellow team members, individuals / clients / families and the community.
Applicant must have knowledge in trauma-informed care, recovery in both SUD and mental health. Knowledge of best practices- Motivational Interviewing, WRAP etc.
HS Diploma or GED required. Must be certified by OMH or OASAS as a Peer Specialist with two years’ experience working with behavioral health population.
This full time position is based in Brooklyn with occasional Sundays as necessary.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Language
Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player
Works well as a member of a group :
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Peer Recognition
Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers :
Education
Required
High School / GED or better.
Experience
Required
2 years :
experience working with behavioral health population certified by OMH or OASAS as a Peer Specialist knowledge in trauma-informed care, recovery in both SUD and mental health
Preferred
Knowledge of best practices- Motivational Interviewing, WRAP etc.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
See Note
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