**Wellness & Recovery Specialist** **Location** : This is a hybrid role. Associates in this position will be out in the community (field-based), up to 50% of the time. The other 50% will be remote (work from home). We are seeking candidates in **Texas** , in the following counties : **Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery** . The **Wellness & Recovery Specialist** is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members. **How you will make an impact :** + Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network. + Develops and implements provision of onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites. Collaborates with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions. + Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving. + Initiates and maintains contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine members response to services. **Minimum Requirements** : + Requires AA/AS and minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health field or in a peer support services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. + **Peer Specialist Certification required.** **Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences :** + At least 1 year of experience in Peer Specialist position. + Experience with behavioral health and substance use disorders. + Familiarity with community resources (shelter, food, financial assistance, etc.). + Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred. + BA/BS or MBA preferred.