Peer Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides peer support services for members with behavioral health needs/chemical dependency issues. In collaboration with multidisciplinary care team working across the continuum, strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes, and contributes overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.

• Serves as peer support for members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, chemical dependency issues and/or physical illnesses.
• Serves as member advocate – provides information, resources, and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assists members in setting and pursuing recovery goals and works with care managers and/or treatment team to determine the steps needed to achieve goals.
• Local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).

• Must have Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• At least 1 year health care experience, preferably in a peer support capacity, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of recovery processes and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized behavioral health processes.
• Ability and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual members in their self-directed recovery.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task between phone and various computer systems.
• Ability to communicate with members on the phone or in-person and translate accurate information into contact notes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS).
• Electronic medical records (EMR) system experience>
• Managed care experience.
• Peer support experience.
• Experience in psychiatric unit or behavioral health facility.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

$14.9 - $29.06 / HOURLY. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.