Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Peer Specialist Certification

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Position Title: Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Peer Specialist Certification

Job Description:

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Virtual:
This role enables associates to work virtually full‑time, with the exception of required in‑person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. Alternate locations may be considered.

Residency Requirement: Candidates must reside in California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
• Develops and implements 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 that provides an equivalent background.
• Peer Specialist Certification required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Knowledge of care coordination and case management concepts.
• BA/BS or MBA preferred.
• Comfortable managing high call volume.

Compensation: $22.98/hour to $37.61/hour (California)

Benefits: comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility).

Workshift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Job Family: MED >
Licensed/Certified - Other

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.