Wellness and Recovery Specialist - Texas

Wellness and Recovery Specialist

Location:

Virtual – This role is full‑time and primarily virtual, with required in‑person training sessions. It offers flexibility and autonomy while requiring the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

• Responsible for coordinating and managing care activities with a focus on the wellness and recovery of members.
• Key responsibilities include identifying opportunities to engage members and their families in forming a supportive recovery network.
• Developing and implementing onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites, collaborating with Stabilization Teams, advocating for members in discharge planning education, resolving barriers, and facilitating service transitions.
• Serve as a resource for staff with decision‑making and problem‑solving.
• Initiate and maintain contact with assigned individuals and providers to assess members' responses to services.

• Requires an AA/AS and a minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health, or a peer support services role, or a combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background.
• Peer Specialist Certification is required.

• Knowledge of care coordination and case management concepts is highly preferred.
• A BA/BS is preferred.

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.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. Candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles are required to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and Influenza. Non‑vaccinated individuals may have offers rescinded unless an acceptable explanation is provided. Elevance Health follows all relevant federal, state, and local laws.