Crisis & Referral Specialist- LA

Elevance Health • Metairie, LA

9d • Remote

About The Position

Carelon Behavioral Health, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, uses its powerful combination of experience, expertise, dedication, and compassion to see what's possible and what's better. Born out of one of the largest healthcare systems organizations in the United States, our rich history gives us a unique and valuable perspective on how to solve the most pressing healthcare challenges. The Crisis & Referral Specialist is responsible for screening, assessing, training, and providing telephonic intervention/de-escalation for helpline callers using established protocols to determine an immediate course of action.

Requirements

• Requires a HS diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health or a minimum of 6 months of direct crisis experience to include screenings and assessments to determine appropriate interventions; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Candidates must reside in the state of LOUISIANA to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree in a mental health or other human services field and two years of experience working directly with individuals in need of behavioral health services strongly preferred.
• Call Center experience preferred.
• Crisis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes inbound calls from individuals needing support, services, or who may be in crisis.
• Performs safety screenings and assessments to discern presence and acuity of risk to the safety of the individual or others.
• Uses information provided by the caller and obtained during the screenings and assessments to accurately understand the individual's needs and develop a plan of action in collaboration with the individual.
• Completes appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation of interactions in accordance with established criteria.
• Provides linkage follow-up as directed to assure individual accessed services.
• Coordinates with other agencies, organizations and individuals to insure optimal use of resources, services and natural support systems.
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED