Peer Specialist

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

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