New York, New York
Day (United States of America)
Mental Health Professionals Make a Difference
At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center; our Mental Health professionals unite the most respected minds in research, education, and care. We are home to some of the nation's top clinicians and researchers in behavioral health. It is a proud tradition - and a premier opportunity. As a component of the medical center's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), the Mobile Crisis Service provides outreach to individuals living in Washington Heights, Inwood, and nearby neighborhoods of the Bronx who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis but have been unable to access mental health treatment. Members of our multi-disciplinary team make home visits in order to engage the individual, assess the nature of their clinical needs, and determine the types of services that best support those needs. We make interventions to reduce the immediate severity of the crisis and refer the individual to other indicated resources, including outpatient clinics, detox and substance abuse treatment programs, social support services, and psychiatric emergency rooms.
Psych Peer Specialist – Mobile Crisis - Columbia - Part Time
The Psych Peer Specialist is an active member of the CPEP Team and provides peer support services to patients with serious mental illnesses. Under the supervision of the Mobile Crisis Social Workers, the Psych Peer Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for CPEP/Mobile Crisis patients; promotes community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, self-help, and development of natural support. In this role, the Psych Peer Specialist will assist in the acceptance and triage of newly referred patients, accompany Mobile Crisis staff on field visits, and provide prompt assistance in responding to patient emergencies.
This part time position will work three days:
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Preferred Criteria
Bilingual English/Spanish
Previous experience working with multi-cultural and/or underserved communities
Required Criteria
High school diploma or GED
Certificate from state-approved peer specialist training program from OMH
Active BLS from AHA
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$21.00-$25.00/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we put patients first. It’s the kind of work that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a steady spirit of professionalism. And it’s a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in health care, while building on our success as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
A career here is one that helps improve the lives of countless human beings throughout the world. From preventive, inpatient and ambulatory care, to technology management and beyond, all of our work is essential to the delivery of top-notch care.
Representing a wide range of fields, our talented employees collaborate across several facilities within our network, including:
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
No matter where you work within our organization, you’ll enjoy inspirational and supportive leaders, the latest in technology, and a benefits package that fosters true work-life balance. These are just some of the many reasons why employee engagement and patient satisfaction are at all-time highs within our hospital. Explore our life-changing careers today, and discover the promising future ahead.
