Nevada Peer Specialist

Elevance Health•Las Vegas, NV

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nevada Peer Specialist is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members. This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

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.
Must reside in Nevada.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
BA/BS or MBA preferred.
Experience with telephonic work is preferred.
Technologically proficient candidates are strongly preferred.
Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience is highly preferred.

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.