Behavioral Health Case Manager

Bcbsla; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Blue in Louisiana is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to coordinate and manage behavioral health services for members enrolled in Medicare and Commercial plans. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, coordinate services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, and monitor outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal teams, providers, families, and community resources, participate in crisis calls, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, or related field OR master’s degree in social work, counseling, or behavioral health
• RN license in Louisiana can replace Bachelor's degree OR LPN license in Louisiana + 2 years of related experience can replace the bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years of experience in case management including behavioral health or crisis intervention
• LPC, LCSW, LMFT, RN, or LPN license required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and case management systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments to identify member needs, strengths, and goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans with members and providers.
• Coordinate behavioral health services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Facilitate level of care transitions and post-hospital follow-up.
• Provide education and support to members and families on conditions and resources.
• Participate in crisis calls with rapid assessment and emergency coordination as needed.
• Document all activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Engage in quality improvement and interdisciplinary case rounds.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Master’s degree in social work/counseling/behavioral health

Tools

EHR systems

Case management software

Billing/CPT codes

Job description

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with us.

Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

Applicants must be authorized to work for Louisiana Blue in the United States without employer-sponsored immigration support. Louisiana Blue will not provide current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship or other immigration support for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, E-3, TN, or J-1 sponsorship or F-1 OPT/STEM OPT/CPT support. Applicants who would require such sponsorship or employer support during their employment should not pursue this opportunity.

POSITION PURPOSE

.Telephonic or in-person, coordination and management of behavioral health services for members enrolled in both Medicare and Commercial insurance plans. This role involves comprehensive assessment, evaluation, care planning, service coordination, and ongoing monitoring to ensure members receive timely, appropriate, and effective behavioral health care. The Behavioral Health Case Manager will collaborate with internal teams, external providers, family members, and community resources to support members in optimizing care and improving health outcomes. Will also receive and resolve crisis calls from plan members and provide immediate crisis intervention, risk assessment, and coordination of emergency services as needed.

How You Contribute to the Company’s Mission In This Role

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments to identify member needs, strengths, and goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with members, families, and providers.
• Identify and coordinate behavioral health services across the continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services.
• Facilitate level of care transitions and ensure follow-up after hospitalizations or emergency interventions.
• Provide education and support to members and families regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
• Collaborate with Utilization Management, Customer/Member services, medical case managers, primary care providers, and behavioral health specialists to ensure integrated care.
• Document all case management activities in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in staffing the company’s 24/7/365 crisis call line, providing immediate crisis intervention, risk assessment, and coordination of emergency services as needed.
• Regularly participate in the schedule rotation to ensure staff availability to immediately answer crisis calls outside of normal business hours to include weekends and holidays.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of behavioral health best practices, regulatory requirements, and community resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related field OR master’s degree in social work, counseling, or behavioral health
• RN license in Louisiana can replace Bachelor's degree OR LPN license in Louisiana + 2 years of related experience can replace the bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years of experience in case management which includes behavioral health, behavioral health clinical practice, or behavioral health crisis intervention
• LPC, LCSW, LMFT, RN, or LPN license required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong understanding of behavioral health diagnoses and treatment modalities
• Proficiency in electronic health records and case management systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to make decisions based on established policies and procedures
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rotating crisis line responsibilities
• Case Management Certification preferred but must be attained within 3 years after date of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Medicare and Commercial populations
• Experience in a managed care or health insurance setting
• Familiarity with CPT codes and billing practices.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities. Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels. Work is predominately done while standing or sitting. The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.

Additional Information

In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, we encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.

We perform background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner. Additionally, we are a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.