Behavioral Health​/EAP Consultant

Work location – 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.

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 accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work hours:

Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 6pm MST (11:30am-8pm EST)

The Behavioral Health/EAP Consultant I is responsible for providing 24/7 Behavioral Health and Employee Assistance services up to approximately 10 million lives.

• Supports Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service department by responding to initial customer contacts and request for services; receives client requests, assesses situation, determines appropriate course of action.
• Provides telephone and/or on-site support for crisis intervention, assessment, short term problem resolution and referral to appropriate provider(s).
• Manages Critical Incident Stress Debriefing requests.
• Assesses members and assists them in accessing behavioral healthcare benefits available under their health plan.
• Manages shared mailbox that is used by clients and external vendor to forward information that must be reviewed and placed in documentation system.

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of direct psychiatric and/or substance abuse experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current unrestricted license such as (but not limited to) LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws), LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Professional Counselor, in applicable state(s) required.

• MA/MS preferred.
• Inpatient/outpatient behavioral health experience is preferred.
• Previous call center experience is nice to have.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary
* range for this specific position is $61,680 to $111,024

Locations:
California, Colorado, Nevada

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.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

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