Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Ohio

Elevance Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$69,620 - $104,280•Remote

About The Position

This is a virtual role enabling associates to work full-time remotely, with the exception of required in-person training sessions. The Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Ohio must be licensed in the State of Ohio. The role involves 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. The position requires expertise in targeted clinical areas such as Eating Disorders (ED), Maternity Alcohol/Drug, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Requirements

Requires MA/MS in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, or a degree in nursing, and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with broad 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.
State of Ohio licensure is necessary for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
Experience with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder is strongly preferred.

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 plans to address objectives and goals.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of care plans and modifies them as needed.
Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care.
Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of members and collaborates with providers.
Serves as a resource to other BH Case Managers.
Participates in cross-functional teams, projects, and initiatives.