The Advocate role is a non-clinical customer service position within an inbound call center that supports Evernorth Behavioral Health. Advocates are responsible for handling inbound calls from both members and providers or their office support staff regarding mental health or substance use disorder services. Advocates guide and assist the members and providers to help them work with Cigna/Evernorth more effectively and ensure first-call resolution.The types of calls an Advocate service may include but are not limited to: triaging and assessing the need for clinical intervention, inquiries about provider referrals and access to care, eligibility, and benefits. Due to the wide variety of call types, several applications are required to service these inquiries, and multiple applications are often needed within the same call. Independent problem-solving, multitasking, and technical savvy are essential in order to be able to carry out the responsibilities of this role. Calls must be serviced helpfully and professionally.The nature of discussions within the Behavioral Advocate role often delves into personal and sensitive topics with members. It demands a nuanced understanding of mental health and substance use issues. This role differs from its medical counterpart in that mental health is a sensitive subject and staff are helping members navigate complex and emotional mental health challenges.Responsibilities:The primary responsibility of this role is to answer inbound calls from members and providers. The work environment is structured, and the majority of the day will be spent answering these calls from a queue. Occasional outbound calls may be necessary for issues requiring follow-up.Within a call, an Advocate may:
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