Behavioral Health Case Manager I

Elevance Health•Seven Fields, PA

5d•Remote

About The Position

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 and mental health needs. This position supports The California Behavioral Health (BH) Residential Treatment (RTC) Enhanced Member Care Program. This is a virtual eligible role, with Pennsylvania residency required. The role offers full-time virtual work with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing flexibility and autonomy. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) unless an accommodation is granted.

Requirements

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, LICSW, LMHC, LPC, and LMFT or clinical psychologist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania residency is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in case management and coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/medical disorders is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.