Peer Support Specialist; Certification

Wellness & Recovery Specialist

Location:

Virtual full‑time with required in‑person training. Candidates must reside in Tennessee and hold a Peer Specialist Certification.

• Identify opportunities to engage members and families in a supportive recovery network.
• Develop and implement psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
• Collaborate with Stabilization Teams to advocate in discharge planning, resolve barriers, and facilitate service transitions.
• Provide staff with resources for decision making and problem solving as it relates to the peer role.
• Maintain contact with assigned members and providers to assess member response to services.
• Model effective coping techniques and self‑help strategies for members.
• Act as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for recovery‑based services to assist members in daily living.
• Facilitate peer recovery resources and community connections for members.
• Utilize the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to assist clients in creating their wellness and recovery plans.
• Empower clients and combat stigma through self‑advocacy and self‑directed recovery.

• AA/AS degree and a minimum of two years experience in health services, behavioral health, or peer support services (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Peer Specialist Certification required.

• One year experience as a Peer Support Specialist after certification or related equivalent experience.
• Proficiency working on multiple computer platforms simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the recovery process and ability to facilitate recovery using established mental health processes.
• Experience researching and locating community resources for independent living.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent typing skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of care‑coordination, case management, and motivational interviewing techniques.
• BA/BS or MBA preferred.

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.

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