Behavioral Health Case Manager II

Elevance Health; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager II to work virtually in Connecticut. The candidate must have an MA/MS in social work counseling or a related field, alongside a current active unrestricted professional license. Responsibilities include assessing members' needs and developing care plans for complex psychiatric and substance abuse cases. Experience with case management and in managing a range of mental health issues is essential. The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to improve members' quality of care.

Qualifications

• Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or related behavioral health field.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience with mental health cases.
• Current active unrestricted license to practice in applicable states.

Responsibilities

• Responds to complex cases and specific requests from accounts.
• Conducts assessments to develop care plans.
• Monitors and evaluates care plans for effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical experience in social work counseling

Experience with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders

Case management

Telephonic coaching

Health coaching

Education

MA/MS in social work counseling or related field

Active unrestricted license as RN, LCSW, LMHC, etc.

Job description

Virtual

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.

Location: Connecticut

Position Details: The Behavioral Health Case Manager II will work with our behavioral health members diagnosed with mental illness disturbances. Will be required for meeting with members in person as per contractual requirements. The Behavioral Health Case Manager II is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as Eating Disorders (ED), Maternity, Alcohol / Drug, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) etc.

Responsibilities

• Responds to more complex cases and account specific requests.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serves as a resource to other BH Case Mgrs.
• Participates in cross‑functional teams projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of 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, 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. Previous 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. Managed care experience 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.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
• Experience working with/for an insurance company is preferred.
• Experience working with adults members that are high risk is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in inpatient facilities are strongly preferred.

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.

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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.