Behavioral Health EAP Consultant I

Elevance Health; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services company is seeking a Behavioral Health EAP Consultant I. This virtual role involves supporting an Employee Assistance Program through crisis intervention, assessment, and referral services. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in psychiatric or substance abuse, along with the necessary licensure. A supportive work culture and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Merit increases

Paid Time Off

Incentive bonus programs

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of direct psychiatric and/or substance abuse experience.
• Current unrestricted license in applicable state(s) required.

Responsibilities

• Support Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service by responding to customer contacts.
• Provide telephone support for crisis intervention and assessment.
• Assess members and assist them in accessing behavioral healthcare benefits.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Problem resolution

Client communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current unrestricted license (LPC, LCSW, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Anticipated End Date: 2025-10-03

Position Title: Behavioral Health EAP Consultant I

Job Description:

Shift: Monday – Friday; 11:30am – 8:00pm EST

Location: Virtual; additional locations may be considered

Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Supports Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service department by responding to initial customer contacts and request for services; receives client request, assesses situation, determines appropriate course of action.
• Provides telephone support for crisis intervention, assessment, short term problem resolution and referral to appropriate provider(s).
• Manages Critical Incident Stress Debriefing requests.
• Assesses members and assists them in accessing behavioral healthcare benefits available under their health plan.
• Manages shared queue to ensure follow ups are completed in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of direct psychiatric and/or substance abuse experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current unrestricted license such as (but not limited to) LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws), LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Professional Counselor, in applicable state(s) required.

Preferred skills, capabilities, and experiences

• MA/MS preferred.

Job Details

• Job Level: Non-Management Exempt
• Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Job Family: MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.