Licensed Case Mgr I, Virginia Foster Care (Central Region)

Elevance Health; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Special Programs Case Manager I to join their team. This remote role focuses on providing case management for the Virginia Foster Care program, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support for their healthcare needs. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate resources to address the unique needs of members. If you have a strong background in social work and a passion for improving lives, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while working from the comfort of your home.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active license required (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, etc.) issued by Virginia.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Coordinate with resources to meet member needs and modify plans.

Skills

Clinical experience in social work counseling

Communication skills

Knowledge of complex psychiatric disorders

Understanding of substance abuse treatment

Education

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

Degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

LOCATION: This is a remote eligible position for the Virginia Foster Care program. You must reside within the Central region.

HOURS: General business hours, Monday through Friday.

TRAVEL: Some travel within your assigned region (facility or home visits) is expected.

This position is sign-on bonus eligible!!

The Special Programs Case Manager I is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs, such as Foster Care. Manages overall healthcare costs for the designated population via integrated (physical health/behavioral health) case management and whole person health.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs.

• Develops comprehensive care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.

• Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care and modifies plan(s) as needed.

• Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member in terms of integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care.

• Coordinates social determinants of health to meet the needs of the member and incorporates that into care planning.

• Works closely with various state agencies.

• Maintains knowledge of the system of care philosophy; a spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for those with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that is organized into a coordinated network.

• Builds meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, and addresses cultural and linguistic needs, in order to help them function better at home, in the community, and throughout life.

• Evaluates health needs and identifies applicable services and resources in conjunction with members and their families.

• Provides important information including patient education, medication reconciliation, and identification of community resources and assists with arrangement of follow-up care.

Required Qualifications

• Requires an active, current and valid license such as an LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LAPC, LMFT, LMHC, or RN issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Requires MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing.

• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with a 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 is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Case management with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders is very strongly preferred.

• Experience working with specialty populations preferred.

• Knowledge of the Virginia Foster Care is extremely helpful for this role.

• You will need very strong communication skills in order to be successful in this role.

• You must be computer literate and have some experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), etc.