Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Centene Corporation • Remote-TX, TX

23h • $23 - $40 • Remote

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist conducts substance misuse assessments for members and uses root cause analysis and motivational interviewing to develop specific recovery and treatment plans, ensuring recovery strategies benefit each member. The specialist assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates options and services to address the substance use disorder (SUD) and psychosocial health needs of inpatient and outpatient members. This is a remote position for qualified candidates residing in Texas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of related experience working with vulnerable populations with chronic or complex biopsychosocial needs.
• Peer Recovery Support Certification.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct member substance misuse assessments and use root cause analysis and motivational interviewing to develop recovery and treatment plans.
• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate options and services for inpatient and outpatient members’ SUD and psychosocial health needs.
• Review benefit options and collaborate with members to establish behavioral routines and participate actively in their recovery.
• Help members develop empowerment skills and combat stigma through self-advocacy.
• Identify linkages to community resources that support members’ goals and interests, including recovery communities, educational, vocational, social, cultural, and spiritual resources, mutual self-help groups, and professional services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED