BH Case Mgr I

Job Description Location: This position is primarily a remote/virtual role. Ideal candidates will live within 50 miles of an Elevance Health corporate office. Work Shift: Monday through Friday, Business Standard Hours. MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE, CURRENT, CLINICAL LICENSURE. The Behavioral Health Case Manager I is responsible for performing case management telephonically within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health, physical health, and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs. How you will make an impact: Uses appropriate screening criteria, knowledge, and clinical judgment to assess member needs. Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops specific care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed; identifies members at high risk for complications and coordinates care in conjunction with the member and the health care team. Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care. Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members and collaborates with providers. Assists in problem-solving with providers and the health care team. Serves as a resource to other Case Managers. Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives. Minimum Requirements: Requires MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health field or a degree in Nursing, and 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; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Current, active unrestricted license such as either a LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice) LMHC, LICSW, LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws) LMFT, LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) RN ( must have experience in behavioral health) or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Experience in case management and telephonic and/or in person coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred. Experience working on multiple computer platforms simultaneously. Excellent typing skills. Experience in navigation with whole health, including physical health is strongly preferred. Bilingual communication skills a plus. For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $67,896 to $84,870 Locations: California 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 . The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.