Wellness & Recovery Specialist
| Company | Elevance Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, Newton, MA, USA, Burlington, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Peer Specialist Certification is required
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
- Follows-up with member to collaborate on aftercare 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 to ensure member’s connection to services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
- BA/BS or MBA preferred.
- Current certification as a mental health peer specialist, and/or recovery coach, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.