Wellness Counselor - Remote Jobs

Magellan Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Wellness Counselor to join our remote team. This role involves providing telephonic wellness assessments, consultations, and coaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health and a passion for guiding individuals toward healthier lifestyles.
Responsibilities

Deliver virtual telephonic wellness assessments, consultations, and referrals.
Provide wellness coaching using methodologies like motivational interviewing to help participants achieve personal wellness goals.
Monitor participants? progress toward achieving their goals, offering support and reassessment as needed.
Educate participants on healthy lifestyle requirements and identify potential risk factors.
Offer program information and education about EAP services, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Collaborate with internal and external resources to create comprehensive care plans with clear interventions.
Administer surveys to assess participant satisfaction and program success.
Document all participant interactions and activities in line with standard operating procedures.
Demonstrate flexibility with job duties and scheduling to maintain high-quality program delivery.
Respond compassionately and effectively to participant needs, maintaining a solution-focused and problem-solving approach.
Meet productivity and quality management expectations while effectively managing your caseload.

Qualifications
Education

Required: Master?s degree in Behavioral Health or a related field.
Required: Active, independent licensure meeting state, commonwealth, or customer-specific requirements in Care Management.

Experience

Required: Minimum of 2 years of post-degree experience in behavioral health.
Demonstrated expertise in wellness coaching and counseling methodologies.
Proficiency with technology applications and telecommunication tools.
Experience working collaboratively across organizational teams.

Skills

Ability to respond sensitively and compassionately to participants.
Knowledge of solution-focused counseling and wellness coaching techniques.
Comfort working with ambiguity and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Achievement-oriented mindset with consistency in meeting objectives.

Salary

Base Salary Range: $58,440 - $93,500 (adjusted based on skills, experience, and location).
Incentives: Potential eligibility for short-term incentives.
Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, life, voluntary, and other benefits to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Why Join Magellan Health?
Magellan Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: Every employee must comply with and attest to security responsibilities and controls relevant to their position, as well as adhere to all legal, regulatory, and internal policies and procedures.