R0623547 Peer Support Specialist – Field Southwest Virginia

Aetna, a CVS Health company is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist located in the Southwest Virginia area. 

Position Summary

Using lived experience associated with barriers experienced when navigating the mental health and substance use system of care and in achieving their own personalized recovery, Peer Support Specialists (PSS) guide, coach, and mentor assigned members who are seeking to achieve their individualized recovery goals. In this capacity, the employed PSS will utilize their personal experience of recovery to help the Aetna team understand best how to coordinate care for members. Share coping strategies, wellness tools and other resources with care managers and coordinators. Conduct field-based visits with member to support them in their personalized recovery journey.

Required Qualifications:

~ Candidates must reside in Bristol, Wytheville, Richlands, Abingdon or surrounding areas in Southwest Virginia
~ 1-2 years’ experience in community/outpatient setting working with members in a mental health or substance use capacity is required.
~ Ability to travel to multiple office and home locations with personal vehicle, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance is required.
~ Must have current Peer Support Specialist Certification in Virginia
~ Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
~ Experience using a computer and strong keyboard navigation skills including the use of MS Office Suite, Word, Teams and Excel applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

~ Bilingual(Spanish) skills desired.
~ Experience in serving the Medicaid Populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local formal and informal resource networks preferred.
~ Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
~ Preferred skills: Wellness Recovery Action Plan trained, Trauma Informed Care, HIPPA, C.L.A.S. Standards, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions.

Education:
~ Possession of a High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree preferred