Remote: Must reside in Massachusetts or surrounding states: Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island
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This position requires a current/active National or State Peer Certification or the agreement to obtain your certification at the time of application*
Build the Possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact. Beacon 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. Beacon Health Options is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. As a Wellness & Recovery Specialist, you will be responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of Amerigroup members.
How you will make an impact:
Identifies opportunities for engagement of member 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 member’s response to services.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires AA/AS.
Minimum of two years of experience in health services, behavioral health field, or in a peer support services role.
Any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Peer Certification required
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences
Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts
BA/BS or MBA preferred
Experience within the community
Previous experience as a Peer Specialist
Self-started and motivated
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.71 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
Do you have a current Peer Recovery Certification?
Experience:
Recovery: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote