Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Position Purpose:

Conducts member substance misuse assessments, and through root cause analysis develops specific recovery and treatment plans through information gained by using motivational interviewing techniques, ensuring recovery strategies are beneficial to the member.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

This is a remote position available to qualified candidates residing in Texas.

• Assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet SUD and psychosocial health needs of inpatient and outpatient members
• Reviews benefit options, collaborates with members to create behavioral routines, and enables members to be active participants in their own recovery
• Assists members to develop empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
• Identifies support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self-help groups, professional services, etc.,) that support the individual’s goals and interests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma / GED required
2+ years of related experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex bio-psychosocial needs required
Licenses and Certifications:
Peer Recovery Support Certification required

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
 

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act