Family Peer Specialist Metropolitan Center for Mental Health - 3.4 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Community health & wellness Electronic health records (EHR) management Community care (work setting) Treatment plan documentation Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Transitional care coordination Community engagement canvassing Emotional support for clients Patient advocacy Care documentation Mid-level Recovery peer support Community resource coordination in health services social work Group work facilitation for social work Community health outreach campaigns Mental health resources facilitation Emotional support for patients Community health educational presentations Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with families Psychoeducation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Peer support advocacy Patient progress monitoring Managing patient records Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience One-on-one peer support Customer interaction during outreach Client progress monitoring in health services social work Therapy progress note documentation Full Job Description Summary MCMH is seeking a Credentialed Family Peer Specialist (Family Peer Advocate) to join our integrated clinical team. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The Family Peer Specialist will provide recovery-oriented peer support services to family members and caregivers of individuals receiving behavioral health services. Services will be provided both on-site and in community settings, including home and community visits when appropriate. Utilizing lived experience, the Family Peer Specialist will provide education, advocacy, mentoring, and emotional support to empower families, strengthen engagement in treatment, promote resilience, and support recovery and overall wellness. The Family Peer Specialist will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team and function within the regulatory framework of the NYS Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. Responsibilities Provide outreach to the community to identify, engage, and connect individuals and families with behavioral health services and other community resources, as outlined in the Recovery/Action Plan. Collaborate with partnering agencies to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care for patients and their families. Conduct telephone, community, and field outreach to establish supportive relationships with patients and families in need of services. Utilize lived experience to provide peer support, education, advocacy, mentoring, and encouragement to families navigating behavioral health systems and services. Assist families in identifying strengths, developing effective coping strategies, accessing community resources, and advocating for the needs of their loved ones. Work collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote engagement, recovery, resilience, and overall wellness. Support families in maintaining focus on and accomplishing their identified goals. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR): Weekly contact with patients and/or family members must be documented, including progress toward goals, interventions provided, and any changes to the Recovery/Action Plan. Provide individual family peer support and facilitate family peer support groups, educational workshops, and wellness activities as appropriate. Promote MCMH's CCBHC services by providing presentations and outreach to community organizations, referral sources, and partner agencies. Attend weekly individual and group supervision. Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10024