Field Based Peer Support Specialists - Newark, NJ
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Newark
Posted on: September 29, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, -data -and
resources they need to feel their best. -Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive -benefits -and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. -Join us to start -Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
-
The -Peer Support Specialists -support the work of contract for
Optum and the Health Plan at the direction of the Clinical Program
Manager. He/She is specifically charged with supporting consumers
and families on a daily basis, communicating with families and
consumers to support their engagement, recruiting family members
and consumers to serve on committees and task forces, and
maintaining excellent relationships with all consumer- and
family-run services and programs. - He/She -uses their own
-Recovery Lived Experience -and training to assist families and
consumers with defining their Recovery goals, and developing the
skills and knowledge needed for the consumer's recovery.
This position works with the clinical team to implement care
coordination when requested, which may include -Peer Support
Specialist -as well as other community-based services designed to
stabilize the consumer's condition. They collaborate with Care
Managers, providers, and community agencies and organizations to
facilitate access to and transition between services. The -Peer
Support Specialist -is instrumental in assisting in reducing higher
levels of services such as ER admissions or Inpatient psychiatric
admissions. -
https://www.optum.com/en/business/state-government/behavioral-health-services/peer-support.html.
-
Schedule: -Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to
6:00 pm Eastern standard time. A 40-hour work week schedule to be
determined by hiring manager upon hire.
Location: -Newark, NJ and surrounding communities in New Jersey.
-This position is a field-based position with a home-based office.
You will work from home when not in the field. -Local travel up to
75% and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.
-
If you reside in -Newark, NJ and surrounding communities in New
Jersey, you will enjoy the flexibility of a field based-remote role
as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Use of own Recovery experience and training to assist families and
consumers with defining their Recovery goals, and developing the
skills and knowledge needed for the consumer's recovery
Experience working with consumers that have co-occurring Disorder,
i.e., Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Support the creation and assist with the implementation of a
comprehensive Training and Education program with peers, families,
Providers and staff
Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with
existing Consumer and Family organizations, so members of those
organizations become actively involved with Optum/Health Plan
activities
Communicate Plan information to consumers and Consumer-operated
organizations and with families and family organizations. In
addition to communicating, a wide array of other topics including
Clinical policies, analysis of data and Program evaluation
Identify and outreach to community and leaders of ethnic minority
groups to identify and develop programs that are both culturally
competent and also use recovery and resiliency
As directed, serve as a designated member of Internal
subcommittees
Participate in Optum and Health Plan Quality Review processes
Enable us to communicate effectively with consumers and their
families about all aspects of the Mental Healthcare Delivery system
as well as their rights and responsibilities
As requested, provide support to consumer or family members in
making needed appointments
Work with the Clinical Program Managers and the Clinical team to
implement intensive, enhanced care coordination when requested,
which may include peer support as well as other community-based
services designed to stabilize the consumer's condition, including
working with the consumer in the development of a WRAP plan and a
Crisis plan
Be available to provide direct support to consumers being
discharged from 24-hour care or to refer them to a support
group
Assist and support consumers and family members with Grievance
processes
Collaborate with Care Managers, Providers, and Community agencies
and organizations to facilitate access to and transition between
services
Collaborate with Care Managers, providers, and community agencies
and organizations to identify consumers who may benefit from peer
support
Respond to concerns and questions from consumers and families
Participate in Treatment planning with consumers and families who
request that support
Work with community agencies along with and/or on behalf of
consumers and families
Provide feedback about Treatment planning development based on
their interactions with other consumers and families
Advocate on behalf of the consumers and families
Provide peer support to consumers and family members at critical
points in their treatment process
Serve as liaison between Optum, the Health Plan and those who use
services
Recruit and support consumers, parents and family members to
participate in all phases of the operation of Optum and the Health
Plan, from the Governing Body and Mental Health Advisory Board to
Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QA/PI) Committees and
all other critical initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? -
Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and
comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a
management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period
plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending
Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance,
etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: -
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications: -
High School Diploma/GED (or Higher) OR 4+ years of case management
experience
Active and current Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Support
Specialist certification in the state of New Jersey OR ability to
obtain certification within 12 months of employment
1+ years of experience with community resources
1+ years of demonstrated understanding of the principles of
recovery and resiliency and lived experience
1+ years of experience with the Medicaid population -
Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Outlook) and ability to access multiple web
applications
Reside within a commutable distance to Newark, NJ and surrounding
communities in New Jersey - -
Current and non-restricted state of New Jersey driver's license and
state-required insurance and access to reliable transportation with
the ability to -travel 75% of the time within 60 miles of territory
assigned
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from
non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health
Information (PHI)
Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved
high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed
internet service
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Completion of Whole Health Action Management Training -
Ability to facilitate training events - - - -
-
New Jersey Residents Only: The hourly range for New Jersey
residents is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. Pay is based on several
factors including but not limited to education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group
offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives. -
-
-
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission. - - - -
-
-
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. -
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
#RPO, #RED
Keywords: UnitedHealth Group, Newark , Field Based Peer Support Specialists - Newark, NJ, Other , Newark, New Jersey
Click
here to apply!
|