Peer Counselor
Partner's Healthcare

Job Info

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Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

New Position - Budgeted

Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support with education, resources, and community integration to promote the recovery process. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Engages others in collaborative and caring relationships without judgment. • Provides individual education, support, coaching, and mentoring. • Facilitates recovery-oriented groups and activities. • Assists and supports peers in identifying and setting goals. • Maintains current information about community resources and services. • Assists peers in identifying, selecting, and accessing community resources and services. • Shares their recovery story as a framework to support others in their own recovery. • Inspires hope by modeling personal responsibility, resilience, self-advocacy, and wellness. • Advocates on behalf of others with behavioral health problems. • Receives weekly individual supervision from program supervisory staff. • Interfaces with hospital staff, providers, family members and others supporting clients' goals and action plans. • Serves on designated committees. • Completes required documentation and trainings in a timely manner. • Complies with all HIPPA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. • Follows the ethical standards of McLean Hospital and the American Psychological Association. High school education is required. Certification: Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Once hired, CPS certification must be obtained within designated time. This is a condition of employment; employees who do not attain CPS certification within 6 months will be ineligible to continue employment in this position. Massachusetts Driver's license is preferred. For more information regarding the CPS training please visit: https://kivacenters.org/certified-peer-specialist-training-dates.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: High school education is required. Certification: Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Once hired, CPS certification must be obtained within designated time. This is a condition of employment; employees who do not attain CPS certification within 6 months will be ineligible to continue employment in this position. Massachusetts Driver's license is preferred. For more information regarding the CPS training please visit: https://kivacenters.org/certified-peer-specialist-training-dates. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can use personal experience in a proactive way to support others in their recovery. • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills. • Knowledge about resilience, recovery, and wellness from behavioral health conditions. • Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery. • Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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