Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Elevance Health; Morristown (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen Behavioral Health Care Manager I, um die psychiatrische Versorgung und Suchtbehandlung zu verwalten. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, virtuell zu arbeiten und erfordert eine aktive Lizenz in den USA. Sie werden für die Beurteilung und Koordination von Behandlungsplänen verantwortlich sein, um die Qualität der Gesundheitsversorgung zu gewährleisten. Das Unternehmen bietet ein flexibles Arbeitsumfeld und ein umfassendes Leistungspaket, das auf die Bedürfnisse der Mitarbeiter zugeschnitten ist. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Menschen haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Umfassendes Leistungspaket

401(k) Beitrag

Aktienkaufprogramm

Gesundheitsprogramme

Finanzbildung

Zahlreiche bezahlte Feiertage

Bezahlte Freizeit

Incentive-Programme

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in der psychiatrischen Behandlung.
• Aktive Lizenz zur Ausübung als Gesundheitsfachkraft erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung von psychiatrischen und Suchtbehandlungen.
• Durchführung von Beurteilungen und Fallmanagement.

Skills

Fallstudienmanagement

Klinische Beurteilung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Technische Fähigkeiten

Education

MA/MS in Sozialarbeit oder verwandtem Bereich

Lizenz als RN, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LPC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2025-05-19

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Job Description:

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.

Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Location: This position is open to any licensed candidate, with a strong preference for candidates located in New York and/or an Eastern Time Zone.

In Office Expectation: This position is Virtual. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of 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.

Shift & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, in your respective time zone.

The Behavioral Health Care Manager I is responsible for managing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility-based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs to ensure access to medically necessary, quality behavioral healthcare in a cost-effective setting in accordance with UM Clinical Guidelines and contract.

• Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate.

• Performs psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder assessment, coordination, implementation, case planning, monitoring, and evaluating to promote quality member outcomes to optimize member health benefits, and to promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.

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 of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Current active unrestricted license, such as RN, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LBA (as allowed by applicable state laws), LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.

• Licensure is a requirement for this position. However, for states that do not require licensure a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is also acceptable if all of the following criteria are met: performs UM approvals only, reviews requests for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services only, and there is licensed staff supervision.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, & Experiences:

• Previous experience in case management/utilization management with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases preferred.

• Experience in utilization management, managed care or a combination of experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Understanding of the services available in the NY market is strongly preferred.

• Possess strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, along with excellent problem-solving, facilitation, independent decision-making, and analytical skills strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office and have a strong technical aptitude strongly preferred.

• Open-minded and adaptable to evolving technologies strongly preferred.

• Versatile and able to manage multiple responsibilities strongly preferred.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $65,772 to $112,752 annually.

Locations: New York

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.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role

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.

Who We Are

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.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.