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Elevance Health Wellness & Recovery Specialist in Katy, Texas
Wellness & Recovery Specialist
Location : This is a hybrid role. Associates in this position will be out in the community (field-based), up to 50% of the time. The other 50% will be remote (work from home). We are seeking candidates in Texas , in the following counties : Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery .
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 members 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.
Peer Specialist Certification required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences :
At least 1 year of experience in Peer Specialist position.
Experience with behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Familiarity with community resources (shelter, food, financial assistance, etc.).
Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
BA/BS or MBA preferred.