Peer Specialist (Certified) North FL/Panhandle

and 6 more Be the First to Apply Job Description Molina Healthcare of Florida is hiring for a Certified Peer Specialist in the Northern Florida or Panhandle area. The Certified Peer Specialist will help members follow their treatment more closely by drawing on the specialist's own lived experience to give support and guidance. This role will be working closely with the FL Behavioral Health Team and also works closely with the case management team. Additional functions include calling member caregivers, following up on identified member needs via coordination with the assigned case manager, providing wellness/recovery support and education to members and their families, documentation, and face-to-face visits, as needed. Hours are Monday – Friday, standard business hours. Highly qualified candidates will have the following experience – Peer support certification, an unrestricted driver's license, and a car Be self-motivated, proactive, strong documentation and communication, good time management and organization, able to work alone or on a team, and handles stress well Bilingual (English/Spanish) and experience working with children Provides peer support services for members with behavioral health needs/chemical dependency issues. In collaboration with multidisciplinary care team working across the continuum, strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes, and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Serves as peer support for members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, chemical dependency issues and/or physical illnesses. Serves as member advocate - provides information, resources, and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings. Assists members in setting and pursuing recovery goals and works with care managers and/or treatment team to determine the steps needed to achieve goals. Local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements). Required Qualifications At least 1 year health care experience, preferably in a peer support capacity, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources. Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation, business operating model, or state board licensing mandates. Knowledge of recovery processes 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. Strong attention to detail. Ability to multi-task between phone and various computer systems. Ability to communicate with members on the phone or in-person and translate accurate information into contact notes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency. Preferred Qualifications Electronic medical records (EMR) system experience. Managed care experience. Experience in psychiatric unit or behavioral health facility. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V Job Info Job Identification 2040136 Job Category Clinical Posting Date 10/29/2026, 05:04 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Tallahassee, FL, United States Pensacola, FL, United States Ferry Pass, FL, United States Pace, FL, United States Navarre, FL, United States Panama City, FL, United States Crestview, FL, United States Salary Range $15.00 - $29.06 Hourly *Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level #J-18808-Ljbffr Molina Healthcare