Peer Counselor, Residential Crisis Support - Independence House

2 months ago
United States$22.74/hrPart TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACMH INC as a Peer Counselor, Residential Crisis Support - Independence House in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Lived experience receiving mental health services and a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals.
  • High School diploma or G.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Basic computer and data entry skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $22.74/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ACMH INC as a Peer Counselor, Residential Crisis Support - Independence House.

Key Skills

Supportive CounselingSkill DevelopmentCommunity Living SkillsDaily Living Skills TrainingRole ModelingFunctional Skills AssessmentMedication MonitoringSafety Procedures TrainingSelf-Advocacy TrainingConflict ResolutionHealth And Wellness CoachingCoping StrategiesSymptom ManagementWellness And Recovery Action PlansCrisis InterventionDocumentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Counselor, Residential Crisis Support - Independence House at ACMH a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at ACMH is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Supportive Counseling, Skill Development, Community Living Skills, Daily Living Skills Training, Role Modeling, Functional Skills Assessment, Medication Monitoring, Safety Procedures Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Peer Counselor provides supportive counseling, acts as a role model, and assists program guests in developing skills for coping with behavioral health symptoms and community living. Responsibilities include hands-on assistance with daily living activities, medication monitoring, safety training,...

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About ACMH

Mental Health Care
New York, New York
0-2
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part Time

Posted

2mo ago