Behavioral Health Case Manager II NY

Anticipated End Date :

Position Title :

Behavioral Health Case Manager II - NY

Job Description :

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 - New York

• Must Have An Active Current Clinical Licensure in the state of New York .

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 home visits within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as Eating Disorders (ED) Maternity Alcohol / Drug Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) etc.

How you will make an impact :

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.

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 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 ( must have experience in Behavioral Health ) LCSW LMHC LICSW LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws) LMFT (as allowed by applicable state laws) or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in the state of New York 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.

Preferred Skills Capabilities and Experiences :

Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.

Experience with Excel.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s) the salary

Location : New York

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.

Job Level :

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family : MED >

Licensed / Certified Behavioral Health Role

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient / member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 82080 - 123120