Behavioral Health Case Manager I

Elevance Health • Sacramento, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Behavioral Health Case Manager I
Location: This is a virtual eligible role. You must be within a reasonable commute of one of our offices as you will be required to come into the office in the case of internet outages or service issues.
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.
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.

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.
• Requires a current active unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LPC, and LMFT or clinical psychologist from the state in which you reside.
• We are unable to accommodate LCSW-A, LCMHC-A or any other associate or provisional level licenses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management and coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/medical disorders is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 20 years and under is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in children’s health and BH services, HCBS, EBPs and social service programs.

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.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level