Certified Peer Support Specialist

Overview

Work location:

Virtual. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions. This approach provides flexibility and autonomy and supports onboarding and skill development.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm EST. This position requires a Peer Support Certification. The Certified Peer Support Specialist is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the wellness and recovery of members.

• Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
• Develops and implements 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.

• 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.
• BA/BS or MBA preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this position is $20.89 to $37.61/hour. Locations:
California;
Cleveland, OH;
Columbus, OH;
Colorado;
Illinois;
Maryland;
Massachusetts;
Nevada;
New Jersey;
New York.

Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and total rewards, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and other programs. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Vaccination requirements apply to certain patient/member-facing roles. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants who require accommodation may contact elevancehealthj Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered per applicable laws.