Nevada Peer Specialist
Peer Specialist Certification required.
Location Las Vegas, Nevada. Must reside in Nevada.
Shift Monday through Friday.
Work Schedule 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.
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.
Role Overview As Nevada Peer Specialist, you will coordinate and manage care focused on the wellness and recovery of members.
How you will make an impact
Identify opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
Develop and implement onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
Collaborate with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
Act as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
Initiate and maintain contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine member's response to services.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
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.
Salary & Benefits For candidates working in person or virtually in Nevada, the salary range for this position is $22.50 to $33.74.
Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, 401k contribution, and more (subject to eligibility).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, etc. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Location Las Vegas, Nevada. Must reside in Nevada.
Shift Monday through Friday.
Work Schedule 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.
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.
Role Overview As Nevada Peer Specialist, you will coordinate and manage care focused on the wellness and recovery of members.
How you will make an impact
Identify opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
Develop and implement onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
Collaborate with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
Act as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
Initiate and maintain contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine member's response to services.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
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.
Salary & Benefits For candidates working in person or virtually in Nevada, the salary range for this position is $22.50 to $33.74.
Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, 401k contribution, and more (subject to eligibility).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, etc. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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