Wellness & Recovery Specialist - MA, Remote

Lensa; Woburn (MA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wellness & Recovery Specialist to join their remote team in Massachusetts. This role involves providing essential peer support and fostering connections among members and their families. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in behavioral health and peer support, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals in need. With a focus on recovery and support, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and follow-up to callers.
• Collaborate on aftercare planning and service transitions.

Skills

Peer Support

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Care Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

AA/AS Degree

BA/BS or MBA

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 the state of 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 engagement of 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 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 providing an equivalent background.
• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences

• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
• BA/BS or MBA 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 be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies with a signed agreement. Unsolicited resumes are deemed property of Elevance Health.