Crisis & Referral Coordinator

Crisis & Referral Coordinator (US)-4

Resource & Referral Follow-up Coordinator

Location:

MUST RESIDE IN MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND OR NEW YORK.

Virtual:
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for 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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Carelon, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is a healthcare services organization that takes a whole-health approach to making care more integrated, personalized, and affordable. We put people at the center—connecting physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy services, along with clinical expertise, research, operations, and advanced technology to help care work better, together. Among us are specialty-care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, engineers, data scientists, and other dedicated and caring health professionals.

While our roles may differ, our purpose is shared: to make a positive impact on whole health.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health uses our powerful combination of experience, expertise, dedication and compassion to see what's possible and what's better. Born out of one of the largest healthcare systems organization in the United States, our rich history gives us a unique and valuable perspective on how to solve the most pressing healthcare challenges.

We are looking for candidates to work on the new Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line with knowledge of behavioral health social services and insurance systems, and a deep understanding of the factors that impact a person's experiences in the mental health system, including but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, language proficiency, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status, criminogenic risk, and history of trauma.

Resource & Referral Follow-up Coordinator will be responsible for providing follow-up services for individuals who have contacted the helpline, ensuring that appropriate resources and assistance are provided and that individuals are able to access recommended behavioral health services initially provided.

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days out of the year. This is a 24-hour call center, open 365 days, with varied 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to include weekends. Training is Monday-Friday 10a-6p EST.

How you will make an impact:

• Conducts outbound follow-up calls or sends emails to individuals who initially reach out through the helpline in emotional distress or crisis.
• Confirms status of linkage efforts with support services provided.
• Troubleshoots barriers encountered in obtaining services.
• Reviews Safety Plan, where applicable, to ensure plans remain sufficient for current circumstances.
• Coordinates identification of and referrals to local, state or federally funded programs and agencies.
• Dispatch Mobile Crisis Teams where those services are available.
• Prepares reports and maintains the database to retain validated resources and service offerings.

Requirements:

• Requires a HS diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience in behavioral health; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and

Experience:

• BS/BA degree in a mental health or other human services field preferred. Experience working directly with individuals in need of behavioral health services strongly.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the hourly
* range for this specific position is $22.17 to $26.11.

Locations:
New York and Massachusetts

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:
Job Family: MED >
Care Coord & Care Mgmt (Non-Licensed)