Peer Specialist - Nevada

About the role

The Peer Specialist - Nevada is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members.

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.

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. - BA/BS or MBA preferred.

Benefits

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $22.50 to $33.74.

Pay

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Schedule

Virtual 3 days, in office 2 days per week: 8:30am-5pm PST.