Peer Counselor

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Middleborough, MA, United States
Base: $20.84 - $29.79phly; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Model personal responsibility
Self-advocacy and wellness
Strong interpersonal skills
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Peer Counselor to support individuals in their mental health recovery journey through education, resources, and community integration. The ideal candidate should be a certified peer specialist with a personal recovery experience and strong interpersonal skills

Job Summary

  • The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process.
  • Works with multidisciplinary staff to assist individuals with vocational, social, and life skills on-site and in the community.
  • Uses his/her own recovery experience as a framework to understand and support members in their own recovery journey.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Peer Counselor to support individuals in their mental health recovery journey through education, resources, and community integration. The ideal candidate should be a certified peer specialist with a personal recovery experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Salary

Base: $20.84 - $29.79/Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • model personal responsibility
  • self-advocacy and wellness
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • active listening skills
  • confidentiality is a must
  • set appropriate personal and professional boundaries

Nice-to-have

  • experience managing own illness
  • knowledge about resilience and recovery

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 0-1 year related experience
  • Certified Peer and Family Specialist preferred
  • Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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