Wellness & Recovery Specialist - MA, Remote

Lensa; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wellness & Recovery Specialist to join their innovative team. This role involves providing peer support and engagement to individuals in need, helping them navigate their recovery journey. The ideal candidate will possess a Peer Specialist Certification and have a strong background in behavioral health services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills to support recovery networks, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a remote work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage members and families to form supportive recovery networks.
• Follow-up with members for aftercare planning and service transitions.

Skills

Peer Support

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Care Coordination

Case Management

Education

AA/AS Degree

BA/BS or MBA

Job description

Wellness & Recovery Specialist - MA, Remote

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.

Position: Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Massachusetts

• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

Location: This position is primarily remote/virtual. Candidates must reside 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 provides peer support, engagement, connection, and follow-up to callers.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Engage members and their families to form supportive recovery networks.
• Follow-up with members for aftercare planning, barrier resolution, and service transitions.
• Support staff with decision making and problem solving.
• Maintain contact with individuals to ensure connection to services.

Minimum Requirements

• AA/AS degree and at least 2 years of experience in health or behavioral health services or peer support roles, or equivalent education and experience.
• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

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

Note: Resumes are accepted only from agencies with a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Unsolicited resumes are the property of Elevance Health.