Peer Support Specialist

Emergency Services/Screening Program Assistant

Accountable for assisting consumers in the Emergency services/Screening program including ensuring the coordination of patient care through follow-up with consumers, psycho-education, assisting patients with linkage to treatment, other services & entitlements. Works collaboratively with the Emergency Services staff, 2 Central, psychiatry, Primary care Physicians, HBH and community outpatient treatment programs. Supports the mission, values and philosophy of HMC.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination of patient care for those consumers in Emergency Services through providing follow-up.

Provides emotional support and psycho-education to patients in the Emergency Service.

Provides high quality case management and linkage to care.

Documents all activities related to patient support and psycho-education.

Educates patients in the Construction of Wellness and Recovery Action Plans and Psychiatric Advanced Directives.

Assists with the quality assurance projects of the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required: Personal experience of Mental Health Issues

License, Registry or Certification:

Required: Valid Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required: Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Computer literate, skilled in customer service.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).