at Elevance Health in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location: Within 50 miles of an Elevance Health Pulse Point location; PT and MT time zones preferred
Shift: Monday – Friday 10:30am – 7:00pm Mountain Time.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager I 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.
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.
Preferred skills, capabilities, and experiences:
+ 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.
+ Strongly prefer candidates available to work M – F; 10:30am – 7:00pm MST
+ Strongly prefer 2 years post clinical licensure experience
+ Clinical telephonic experience.
+ Proficient use of Microsoft programs and ability to work with multiple computer programs and screens simultaneously while documenting and speaking with members.
+ Knowledge of community resources and/or coordination of community resources.
+ 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
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is $64,260 to $110,160**
Locations: California; Colorado; Nevada; Washington State
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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws .
- The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
