Remote Peer Recovery Specialist (Ohio)

Elevance Health; Independence Township (OH); Remote; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Incentive programs

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for Ohio to support care coordination and recovery initiatives. This role can be virtual full-time with required in-person trainings and occasional onsite meetings, offering flexibility and autonomy within our hybrid/work-from-home framework.

Key duties include engaging members and families, supporting discharge planning education, coordinating with case management teams, and serving as a resource to staff.

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 Case Management 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

Member advocacy

Communication

Education

AA/AS

Certified Recovery Specialist/Coach

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for Ohio to support care coordination and recovery initiatives. This role can be virtual full-time with required in-person trainings and occasional onsite meetings, offering flexibility and autonomy within our hybrid/work-from-home framework.

Key duties include engaging members and families, supporting discharge planning education, coordinating with case management teams, and serving as a resource to staff.