Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago

Elmhurst, New York, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at UnitedHealth Group. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions and their families in achieving their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use your lived experience and training to assist individuals with mental health conditions in defining their recovery goals and developing the skills and knowledge needed for their recovery.
  • Work with the clinical team to implement care coordination, including peer support and other community-based services designed to stabilize the individual's condition.
  • Collaborate with care managers, providers, and community agencies to facilitate access to and transition between services.
  • Provide peer support to individuals and their families at critical points in their treatment process.
  • Recruit and support consumers, parents, and family members to participate in all phases of the operation of Optum and the Health Plan.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED or higher
  • 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
  • 1+ years of demonstrated understanding of the principles of recovery and resiliency and lived experience
  • 1+ years of experience with the Medicaid population
  • 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

At UnitedHealth Group, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical plan options, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, education reimbursement, employee discounts, employee assistance program, employee referral bonus program, and voluntary benefits.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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