Wellness & Recovery Specialist - MA, Remote

Lensa; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company is seeking a Wellness & Recovery Specialist to provide peer support and engagement for individuals in recovery. This remote role requires a Peer Specialist Certification and offers competitive rewards. Ideal candidates will have experience in health services and be able to work collaboratively with members and staff.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

Incentive Bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plans

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Financial Education

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health.
• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and follow-up to callers.
• Engage members and their families in recovery networks.
• Collaborate on aftercare planning and service transitions.

Skills

Peer Support

Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

AA/AS

BA/BS

Job description

Wellness & Recovery Specialist - MA, Remote

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Elevance Health, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.

We are looking for candidates to work on the new Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line with knowledge of behavioral health social services and insurance systems.

Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Massachusetts

• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

Location: This position is primarily a Remote/Virtual role. Ideal candidates must live within Massachusetts and within 50 miles of an Elevance Health Corporate Office.

Work Shift: Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST. Training will be Monday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm EST.

The Wellness & Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing peer support, engagement, connection, and follow-up to callers.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Identify opportunities for engaging members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
• Follow-up with members to collaborate on aftercare planning, education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
• Act as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
• Initiate and maintain contact with assigned individuals to ensure members’ connection to services.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires AA/AS and a minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health, or in a peer support role; or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background.
• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences

• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts is strongly preferred.
• BA/BS or MBA is preferred.
• Current certification as a mental health peer specialist, recovery coach, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Please note that Elevance Health only accepts resumes from agencies with a signed agreement. Unsolicited resumes submitted directly are deemed the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is dedicated to improving lives and communities, making healthcare simpler. As a Fortune 25 company, we value leadership at all levels committed to impacting our members and communities positively.

How We Work

We foster a culture designed to advance our strategy and promote personal and professional growth. Our values drive our success, benefiting consumers, associates, communities, and our business.

We offer competitive total rewards, including merit increases, paid holidays, PTO, incentive bonuses, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plans, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education.

Our hybrid workforce strategy requires associates to work onsite at least once a week, with specifics discussed during hiring. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or a 1-hour commute of an Elevance Health location.

We prioritize the health of our associates and communities, requiring COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations for certain roles, unless an exemption is provided.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Accommodation requests can be directed to [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting