Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newark, Delaware, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Job Summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions, helping them achieve their recovery goals, and promoting health equity in our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer support to individuals with mental health conditions, helping them develop recovery plans and access community resources.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams, care managers, and community agencies to facilitate access to and transition between services.
  • Recruit and support consumers, parents, and family members to participate in all phases of the operation of Optum and the Health Plan.
  • Participate in treatment planning with consumers and families who request support.
  • Work with community agencies along with and/or on behalf of consumers and families.

Requirements:

  • Active and current Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Support Specialist certification in the state of New Jersey OR ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
  • 1+ years of experience with community resources.
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to access multiple web applications.
  • Reside within a commutable distance to Newark, NJ and surrounding communities in New Jersey.
  • Current and non-restricted state of New Jersey driver's license and state-required insurance and access to reliable transportation with the ability to travel 75% of the time within 60 miles of territory assigned.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base pay.
  • A full and comprehensive benefit program.
  • Performance rewards.
  • A management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays.
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account.
  • Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Education Reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.).

About UnitedHealth Group:

UnitedHealth Group is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.



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