Peer Support Staff

Job Title: Peer Support Staff

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000227772

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Peer Specialist will provide support to select consumers and their families and will work in conjunction with a certified mental health screener. The Peer Specialist's primary role will be to engage and support those consumers identified as high utilizers of the psychiatric screening services with the goal of decreasing emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations. The Peer Specialist will be available to consumers both on-site at the designated screening center and off-site. The off-site work includes accompanying the certified mental health screeners on mobile outreaches into the community. The Peer Specialist will both help to identify those individuals who would benefit from face-to-face follow-ups and then participate in that face-to-face follow-up. Consumers discharged from PESS or those who remain in the community following a mobile outreach will receive a minimum of a follow-up call within 72 hours of discharge. Consumers that present for a second visit to the PESS unit within 30 days will be discharged with a face-to-face follow-up appointment when applicable. The Peer Specialist will meet with high risk consumers during the PESS visit when possible to begin building the relationship. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1year involvement in mental health advocacy is required in addition to crisis experience.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Answer hotline as appropriate and documentation of calls. Discuss all calls with supervision.
• Assist with admissions, discharge and/or transfer procedures (ability specific).
• Documents accurately, timely and legibly on appropriate forms according to hospital policy and established standards.
• Maintains ongoing observation of patients throughout the shift and reports changes to the licensed staff member responsible.
• Monitors patients returning within 30 days to service, establishes contact with patient and makes appropriate referrals to treatment.
• Utilizes communication and observation to assist the licensed staff in patient data collection.
• Transfer of patients to the inpatient units
• Supervising/Assisting with activities of daily living, encouraging appropriate behaviors.
• Participates in treatment team and related care plan updates.
• Search and documentation of patient belongings are per hospital policy
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer