Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Peer Support Certified

Wellness & Recovery Specialist - Peer Support Certified Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm CST *Candidates must be able to work Central Standard Time. Virtual: 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. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Wellness & Recovery Specialist is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members. How you will make an impact: 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 member’s response 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, which would provide an equivalent background. Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred. BA/BS or MBA preferred. Comfortable managing high call volume preferred. Experience working in virtual or telehealth experience preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $20.35/hour to $35.35/hour Locations: Illinois; Minnesota Elevance Health offers benefits including a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility). The salary range is a best estimate based on multiple factors and may vary. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr