Peer Specialist (Must reside near Phoenix, AZ)

Molina Healthcare • Phoenix, AZ

386d • $60,445 - $60,445

About The Position

The Peer Specialist role at Molina Healthcare focuses on providing peer support services to members dealing with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, and substance dependence. This position involves advocating for consumers, assisting them in setting recovery goals, and collaborating with treatment teams to facilitate their recovery process. The role requires local travel to meet members in their communities and homes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of the recovery process 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Typing and excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, and MS Outlook
• Ability to multi-task between phone and various computer systems
• Ability to talk with members on the phone or in person and translate accurate information into contact notes
• Valid State Driver's License with proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic records
• Managed Care exposure
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality rules
• Current Unrestricted Peer Support Certification in the State of Residence

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services for members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses.
• Serves as a consumer advocate by providing consumer information, resources, and peer support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assists members in setting and pursuing their own recovery goals and in working with their case managers and/or treatment team to determine the steps needed to achieve these goals.
• Local travel to meet the members in their homes or in their communities for member visits will be required in the surrounding cities of Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED