Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Indiana

Elevance Health•Indianapolis, IN

39d•Remote

About The Position

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care. Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Indiana Candidate Must Reside AND be Clinically Licensed in the state of Indiana. Location: Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Work Shift Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST) The Behavioral Health Case Manager II is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by community visits within the scope of licensure for members with serious mental illness and substance use diagnoses. This is primarily a virtual role, however, there will be community visits to members at times, depending on member specific needs.

Requirements

Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of 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 either a RN (for RNs Must have a Behavioral Health Certification), LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in the state of Indiana is 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults who have serious mental illness.
Experience in providing telephonic case management.

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 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.
Serves as a resource to other BH Case Mgrs.
Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives.