Advocate Specialist | ER Crisis Service
- LocationPiscataway, NJ, US
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary17 USD an hour
- EmploymentPart-time
- Posted3 November 2026
- SourceCollaborative Support Programs's careers page (Paylocity)
Live checkFirst seen 3 days ago; still listed on Collaborative Support Programs's careers page 9 h ago.
At a glance
- EducationHigh school diploma
- Skills and toolsDriver's license, Microsoft Office
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CSPNJ, a nonprofit mental health agency, is seeking Part-Time Advocate Specialists to work at RBHC. The Advocate Specialist works within the hospital’s mental health crisis unit and is responsible for engaging with individuals awaiting psychiatric evaluations, providing peer support, and advocating for their needs. Utilizing training in wellness, recovery, and hospital procedures, the Advocate Specialist helps individuals navigate the Emergency Department process by providing information, guidance, support, and transparent communication during a potentially stressful time.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Peer Support & Advocacy: Provide peer support, guidance, and advocacy to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Crisis Unit Setting: Work directly within the mental health crisis unit at the assigned hospital.
- Patient Engagement: Engage with individuals waiting for psychiatric evaluations, offering support and reassurance during a difficult time.
- Wellness & Recovery: Utilize training in wellness, recovery, and peer support to promote hope and empowerment.
- Hospital Navigation: Help individuals understand hospital procedures, processes, and available resources.
- Schedule #1 : Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2pm - 7pm
- Schedule #2 : Thursdays & Fridays 2pm - 7pm
Requirements
- REQUIRED: MUST CLEAR HOSPITAL PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PRIOR TO ONBOARDING.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training is preferred.
- Experience providing peer support and a commitment to helping others..
- Excellent communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic with good listening skills, patient and emotionally resilient.
- Willingness to disclose and speak about current or prior use of mental health and/or addiction services.
- Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Bilingual skills are a plus!
- Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
- Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
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