Nevada Peer Specialist
About The Position
Nevada Peer Specialist Peer Specialist Certification required. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. Must reside in Nevada. Shift: Monday through Friday. In office 2 days per week: 8:30am-5pm. Virtually from home 3 days per week: 10am-6:30pm. Hybrid 1: 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. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, 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. A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care. The Nevada Peer Specialist is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members. How you will make an impact: 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.
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.
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.
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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
