Certified Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn, United States Elevance Health Full time

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Location : Remote and field based position within Brooklyn, NY (Kings County).

The Certified Peer Support 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.

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 Experience:

  • Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.

  • BA/BS or MBA preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $24.10 to $36.14

Locations: New York

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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

  • The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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