Wellness & Recovery Specialist

Shift

Monday- Friday

Location

Virtual: Must live in Nevada or Washington state

About the role

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

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 members' 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.
• Peer Specialist Certification required
• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred
• Nevada State Certification - Certified Peer Recovery and Support Specialist (PRSS)
• Washington Certification - Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)

Qualifications

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Peer Specialist Certification required
• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred
• Nevada State Certification - Certified Peer Recovery and Support Specialist (PRSS)
• Washington Certification - Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)

Benefits

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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

Location(s): Nevada & Washington

Who We Are

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.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.