Peer Specialist - Nevada
Peer Specialist Certification Required
Location
Nevada
Shift
- Tuesday - Saturday
- Virtual 3 days
- In office 2 days per week
- 8:30am-5pm PST
Role Description
This role requires associates be in the office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
Responsibilities
- Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
- Develops and implements provision of onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
- Collaborates with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
- Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
- Initiates and maintains contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine member's response to services.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires AA/AS and minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health field or in a peer support services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences
- Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or Master's Degree (MBA) preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
Pay
- Salary range: $22.50 to $33.74
Schedule
- Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in-office
- Virtually: 3 days
Company Information
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.