Recovery Support Navigator

Magellan Health Inc
US - Idaho - Coeur D Alene
May 8, 2024

This full time position requires a home office and daily in person engagement with members in the community. Applicants must have a current Idaho peer support specialist certification. Will be hiring for this position in the Coeur d' Alene area.

This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services, serves as a member advocate, shares coping skills, and provides recovery information for members. This position performs a wide range of tasks designed to assist members in regaining control over their own lives through individual recovery planning, wellness self-management, and strengthening resilience to improve personal health outcomes. This position will role model competency in recovery, resiliency, and wellness practices.

Provides peer support to members with mental health and substance use conditions identified as needing intensive wellness support and recovery-oriented interventions.
Guides members in creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP®) to identify wellness self-management and crisis prevention strategies as needed based on member's choice.
Utilizes the 8 dimensions of wellness to help members identify their social determinants of health needs, determine their whole health goals and objectives in order to address mental health, substance use and physical health conditions.
Guides members in identifying their options and participating in all decisions related to establishing and achieving their recovery goals including functioning as a member of their treatment/recovery support team.
Guides members in developing problem-solving skills so that they can respond to challenges that may arise in their recovery process.
Implements strategies to help members keep important follow-up appointments by identifying barriers and obstacles and collaborating to find solutions.
Engages members in inpatient settings to facilitate post-crisis planning, assist with transitions from different treatment settings and navigating multiple systems.
Facilitates community participation/inclusion for members by encouraging the exploration and pursuit of community roles.
Performs ongoing interventions to engage members in traditional and nontraditional health services and supports, as well as community and social support networks including community-based peer, parent, and family support services.
Strategically shares their lived experience to inspire hope, empowerment, and positive action.
Implements, coordinates, and monitors strategies for members and families to improve health and quality of life outcomes.
Acts as an advocate for member`s needs by identifying and addressing gaps in services and supports.
Educates providers, supporting staff, members, and families on resiliency and recovery principles, strategies, and tools.
Facilitates a team approach to member care including with the Magellan care coordination team.
Documents all interactions according to company standards.
Maintains professional responsibility to maximize supervision, respond appropriately to personal stressors that impact ability to perform job duties, and recognize crisis situations or risks to the member's safety and respond appropriately.
Travels to meet members within the community.
Other duties as assigned.

Other Job RequirementsResponsibilities
Peer Specialist certification as required by the state.
Must have or be able to obtain the National Peer Support Credential (NCPS/NCPRSS) within one year of hire.
Must be a self-identified person in recovery who is a current or former user of mental health/substance use services and can relate to others who are now using those services.
Must have a vehicle in good, working condition with the ability to travel within the community regularly.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite.
Ability to make decisions that require significant analysis of solutions, and quick, original, and independent thinking.
Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations that may not be addressed by existing policies or protocols.
Knowledge of local mental health, substance use, and community systems; wellness strategies, resiliency and recovery principles, practices, and tools, such as Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), wraparound process, and community-based peer, family and parent support organizations and services.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to represent strengths and needs of members in clinical settings.
Ability to summarize and document findings and maintain complete and accurate records.
Must be able to work effectively, independently and in a team, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment to meet the demands of the organization.

General Job InformationTitle
Recovery Support Navigator

Grade
19

Work Experience - Required
Lived Experience With Mental Health/Substance Use Recovery, Peer Specialist

Work Experience - PreferredEducation - RequiredEducation - Preferred
Associate

License and Certifications - Required
CPRS/CPS/CPSS/CRPS/PRSS, Peer Specialist, State Requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other

License and Certifications - Preferred
NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist - Care Mgmt

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:
$37,725
Salary Maximum:
$56,595

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

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