Behavioral Health Case Manager

Elevance Health; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join their extraordinary team. In this impactful role, you will conduct assessments, develop personalized care plans, and provide telephonic case management for members facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. You'll collaborate with various providers to ensure quality care and support. This position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals while being part of a company dedicated to improving healthcare and the community. If you're passionate about mental health and want to be part of a supportive and innovative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Financial education resources

Qualifications

• Requires MA/MS in social work, counseling, or nursing with 3 years clinical experience.
• Current active unrestricted license to practice as a health professional required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop care plans for members with behavioral health needs.
• Monitor and evaluate care plans, coordinating with resources to meet member needs.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Case Management

Health Coaching

Motivational Interviewing

Education

MA/MS in Social Work or Counseling

Degree in Nursing

Tools

Genesys Telephony

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2025-05-19

Position Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager

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.

Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager

Location: Candidate must reside in California

Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

Work Hours: Remote

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm PST

Build the Possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact.

The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible for performing case management telephonically within the scope of licensure for members at risk of having or with existing behavioral health and/or substance use 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 care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed.
• 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.

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 RN 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) or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.
• For Government business only LAPC LAMFT (as allowed by applicable state laws) is also acceptable in addition to other licensure referenced above; and any other state or federal requirements that may apply.
• For associates working within Puerto Rico who are member or patient facing either in a clinical setting or in the Best Transportation unit, a current PR health certificate and a current PR Law 300 certificate are required for this position.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
• 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.
• Certified case manager (CCM) credentials preferred.
• Experience with Genesys Telephony platform preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $72,036.00 - $112,752.00.

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).

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.

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.