Peer Specialist

Job Description

We are looking Peer Specialist who must reside in MI and will work in remote setting supporting Medicaid Michigan Population. This role will work telephonically with our MI Behavioral Health Medicaid members ensuring they are attending follow-up appointments and assist with any resources needed. We are looking for candidates that have experience with receiving behavioral health care/services. Excellent computer skills and attention to detail are very important to multitask between systems, talk with members on the phone, and enter accurate contact notes. We prefer a Peer Support Certification.

Local travel into our office (Troy MI) may be required (Team Meetings or Trainings)

Home office with internet connectivity of high speed required.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM EST

Job Summary

Molina's Behavioral Health function provides leadership and guidance for utilization management and case management programs for mental health and chemical dependency services and assists with implementing integrated Behavioral Health care management programs.

Job Duties

• Provides peer support services for members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses.
• Serves as a consumer advocate by providing consumer information, resources, and peer support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assists members in setting and pursuing their own recovery goals and in working with their case managers and/or treatment team to determine the steps needed to achieve these goals.
• Local travel to meet the members in their homes or in their communities for member visits may be required.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Required Experience/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of the recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized behavioral health processes
• Ability and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual members in their self-directed recovery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Typing and excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, and MS Outlook
• Ability to multi-task between phone and various computer systems
• Ability to talk with members on the phone or in person and translate accurate information into contact notes
  
  

Required License, Certification, Association

Valid State Driver's License with proof of insurance

Preferred Experience

• Experience with electronic records
• Managed Care exposure
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality rules
  
  

Preferred License, Certification, Association

Current Unrestricted Peer Support Certification in the State of Residence

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

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Pay Range: $14.9 - $29.06 / HOURLY

• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.