About the Role
Join firsthand Health as a Peer Counselor (CORE Guide) in Remote - Nationwide. firsthand supports individuals living with SMI (serious mental illness). Our holistic approach includes a team of peer recovery specialists, benefits specialists and clinicians.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct community outreach to individuals with SMI in homes, community locations, and care settings like shelters, hospitals, and emergency departments.
• Support individuals health needs by scheduling appointments, taking vitals, ensuring clinical visits are attended and completed, and assisting with telehealth access.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact, using advanced engagement techniques to facilitate ongoing connection and engagement in supportive services.
• Assist with care coordination, advocating for individual goals, accompanying individuals to appointments, and addressing post-discharge needs.
Requirements
• All employees of firsthand are required to receive these vaccinations on a cadence/frequency as advised by the CDC, whereas not otherwise prohibited by state law.
• New hires may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from these requirements (based on a valid religious or medical reason) via forms provided by firsthand.
Benefits & Compensation
• Pay rate: $22/hr.
Work Schedule
• Full-Time position.
• Remote position - work from anywhere.
This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with firsthand Health in Remote - Nationwide.