Peer Specialist - Nevada

Elevance Health (Anthem); Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Peer Specialist in Nevada to support care coordination and recovery services for Wellness members. The role supports hybrid work with in-office days and virtual collaboration, focused on engaging members and families and promoting recovery-oriented planning.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, collaboration with Stabilization Teams, and proactive outreach to monitor member response to services; requires relevant AA/AS and certified recovery/peer credentials.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Peer support

Collaboration

Education

AA/AS

Certified recovery specialist/coach certification

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-09-30

Position Title: Peer Specialist - Nevada

Job Description: Peer Specialist Certification required.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. Must reside in Nevada.

Shift: Monday -Friday. Virtual 3 days per week: 10:00am - 6:30pm PST Onsite 2 days per week: 8:30am-5pm PST.

Peer Specialist - Nevada

Location: Hybrid1: This role requires associates be in the office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

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.

The Peer Specialist - Nevada 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.
• Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
• BA/BS or MBA preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $22.50 to $33.74

Location(s): Las Vegas, NV

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 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.

Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family: MED > Licensed/Certified - Other

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit incr