Recovery Advocate — Peer Support Specialist

CVS Health Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to guide members on recovery journeys. This role supports coordination with care managers, educates teams on peer services, and conducts field visits to connect members with community resources.

The position emphasizes strengths-based planning, person-centered goals, and cultural sensitivity within Louisiana communities. The role requires traveling up to 50% and operating within a supportive CVS Health benefits framework, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Must reside and be able to travel in Louisiana per role requirements.
• Experience in community/outpatient mental health or substance use settings.
• Proficiency with MS Office and digital record-keeping.
• Strong communication and case coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide, coach and mentor members toward recovery goals using personal experience.
• Attend case rounds and assist care teams in identifying members needing peer support.
• Educate care management on using peer supports to improve outcomes.
• Conduct face-to-face or virtual visits to engage strength-based goals.
• Collaborate with providers and community resources to support holistic care.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Open-ended questioning

Advocacy

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation

MS Office suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

QuickBase

Electronic Health Records

Job description

CVS Health Corporation is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to guide members on recovery journeys. This role supports coordination with care managers, educates teams on peer services, and conducts field visits to connect members with community resources.

The position emphasizes strengths-based planning, person-centered goals, and cultural sensitivity within Louisiana communities. The role requires traveling up to 50% and operating within a supportive CVS Health benefits framework, with emphasis