Hybrid Behavioral Health Case Manager I

at Elevance Health

• Job title: Behavioral Health Case Manager I
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $62,640 - $112,752 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cerritos, United States

About the role

• Behavioral Health Case Manager at Elevance Health providing telephonic case management for behavioral health and SUD. Conduct assessments, develop and monitor care plans, coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management telephonically within the scope of licensure for members at risk of or with behavioral health and/or substance use disorder needs
• Use screening criteria and clinical judgment to assess member needs
• Conduct assessments to identify individual needs and develop care plans to address objectives and goals
• Create, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of care plans and modify as needed
• Support member access to appropriate, quality and cost-effective care
• Coordinate with internal and external resources and collaborate with providers to meet member needs
• Assist members in transitioning to higher levels of care and facilitate discharge plans from inpatient settings
• Participate in required in-person onboarding and training sessions as needed

Requirements

• MA/MS in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field OR a degree in nursing (minimum) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment
• Current active unrestricted license required (examples listed): RN, LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or Clinical Psychologist, able to practice within scope of licensure in applicable U.S. states/territory
• Experience in case management and telephonic coaching with members with complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred
• Experience working with medical diagnosis preferred
• CCM certification preferred
• Must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the posting location(s) unless accommodation is granted
• May be required to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza for certain patient/member-facing roles

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase / stock purchase plan
• 401(k) contribution / 401(k) match
• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs
• medical, dental, vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources
• flexible work arrangements (virtual full-time with required in-person training)
• professional and personal growth opportunities