Peer Recovery Specialist

Elevance Health

. Perform care coordination and/or care management activities focused on members’ wellness and recovery .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care coordination and case management, with a strong focus on member wellness and recovery. Proficient in developing educational resources and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support discharge planning and service transitions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Care CoordinationCase ManagementCertified Recovery SpecialistPeer Support SpecialistDischarge Planning Education

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Hard Skills

Care Coordination ConceptsCase Management ConceptsPsychiatric Discharge PlanningMember AdvocacyProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Recovery SpecialistPeer Support Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Health ServicesBehavioral HealthRecovery NetworkService TransitionsWellness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform care coordination and/or care management activities focused on members’ wellness and recovery
Identify opportunities to engage members and their families in forming a supportive recovery network
Develop and implement onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites
Collaborate with Case Management Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions
Act as a resource for staff on decision-making and problem-solving
Initiate and maintain contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine members’ response to services

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 providing an equivalent background
Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required
Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred
BA/BS or MBA preferred
Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s), unless accommodation is granted as required by law
New candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles must become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, unless an acceptable explanation is provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
401(k) with match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources