Behavioral Health Case Manager I - Substance Abuse Disorder

Elevance Health; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager I to manage cases telephonically for members with behavioral health and substance use needs. This position supports member care through assessments, care planning, and coordination of resources, with a focus on increasing productivity and work-life integration for its associates. The role requires a master's degree in a behavioral health field, relevant clinical experience, and a current health professional license.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience in social work or counseling.
• Current active unrestricted license required.
• Experience with psychiatric/substance abuse cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management telephonically.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources.

Skills

Telephonic coaching

Assessment and care planning

Coordination of care

Education

MA/MS in social work, counseling, or related field

Nursing degree

Job description

Behavioral Health Case Manager I - Substance Abuse Disorder

Behavioral Health Case Manager I - Substance Abuse Disorder

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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 I Location: Candidate must reside in California Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions (when indicated), providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. The Behavioral Health Case Manager I 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. Creates, 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. Assists members in transitioning to a higher level of care; facilitating discharge plans from inpatient settings 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. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Experience in case management and telephonic coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred. Experience working with medical diagnosis preferred. CCM certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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