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Marketing Statement
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
Tour 2 - 9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Summary Of Duties And Responsbilities
Assignment Level I
For Assignments In Mental Health
Department Preferences
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
Tour 2 - 9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
Summary Of Duties And Responsbilities
- Provides breastfeeding support services and health education to WIC Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
- Encourages exclusive breastfeeding and offers support by maintaining contact.
- Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, in clinic and hospital visits at scheduled intervals as determined by the WIC Program.
- Assist mothers with common breastfeeding problems and concerns.
- Keeps information confidential.
- Makes notes in NYWIC chart for participant when contact is made.
- Assist Breastfeeding Coordinator in prenatal and breastfeeding support groups.
- Counsels on the various food packages available to breastfeeding families.
- Counsels on using and assembling breast pumps.
- Attends breastfeeding education trainings and conferences.
- Attends hospital-wide meetings and trainings as required.
Assignment Level I
For Assignments In Mental Health
- Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program; and
- Certification as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) issued by the Peer Specialist Certification Board.
- Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) issued by the New York Certification Board.
- A High school diploma or its educational equivalent; and
- Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Counselor/Specialist Training Program; or
- One (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of mental health services as a peer
Department Preferences
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
Professional Field



Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Age Groups
Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Practice Specifics
Populations
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
School
Settings
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
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