Peer Counselor

Overview The Peer Counselor works with the CPEP Mobile Crisis Teams (MCT) and directly reports to the Manager, Program Coordinator, and Medical Director of Community Psychiatry, CPEP. As an integral member of MCT, the Peer Counselor is expected to perform ancillary functions as designated by the team’s clinician for example, Social Worker, Nurse Practitioner, or CPEP Manager/Coordinator. The primary purpose of this position is to engage patients in treatment and services by virtue of having firsthand experience with the mental health or substance abuse delivery of services. Peer Counselors will use their skills to engage patients. They will also provide follow up services to CPEP patients and engage them in services. They will transport the CPEP staff to patient homes for clinical evaluati