Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS)

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Junior
Customer and Technical Support
aptihealth

aptihealth

aptihealth is focused on enhancing higher acuity behavioral healthcare for underserved populations by providing a virtual-first model that ensures members receive quick and personalized access to care.

Health Care Providers & Services
51-250
Founded 2017

Description

  • Conduct outreach to patients to offer encouragement, check in on goal progress, and help problem-solve.
  • Provide support from a peer perspective based on first-hand experience with mental health diagnosis and/or addiction.
  • Review patient status and escalate urgent issues to care team providers as needed.
  • Document patient interactions in the patient’s medical record.
  • Coordinate care with the patient’s therapist, prescriber, and other care team members.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external members of the care team.
  • Perform daily telephonic outreach based on patient needs.
  • Engage with patients via phone and/or video as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovery.

Requirements

  • Current and valid New York State Certified Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS).
  • 1 year of Peer Specialist experience working with adults age 18+ with a mental health diagnosis.
  • Current or former recipient of mental health services.
  • Knowledge of recovery and overcoming challenges related to a mental health diagnosis.
  • Commitment to one’s own continued recovery.
  • Ability to work independently in a virtual environment.
  • Ability to share personal struggles and stories of success.
  • Experience with addiction recovery or substance use support (implied by the role’s peer support focus).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with 2% company matching.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Competitive salary.
  • Remote work location.
  • Work hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm EST.
  • Hourly pay range of $18 to $23 per hour.

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