Peer Counselor - Behavioral Health
About The Position
St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com. Provides peer support and consultation to clients in the POWER program. Degree and scope of service intervention vary based on program as well as the changing needs of the individual.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or a related field.
- Associate’s degree and HS diploma candidates with experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Direct experience with the community behavioral health system
- Basic understanding of mental health services and role of peers in mental health services.
- Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Provides peer support and consultation to clients in the POWER program.
- Degree and scope of service intervention vary based on program as well as the changing needs of the individual.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
