Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Massachusetts

Elevance Health•Boston, MA

2d•$21 - $37•Remote

About The Position

The Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Massachusetts is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members. 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. The hours for this position will be Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM. This specific position requires the employee to live within the state of Massachusetts.

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, which would provide an equivalent background.
Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required.
Must live within the state of Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
BA/BS or MBA preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite and baseline computer skills preferred.
Crisis Line experience preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
Develops and implements provision of onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
Collaborates with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
Initiates and maintains contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine members response to services.