Behavioral Health Case Manager II

Behavioral Health Case Manager II – Washington

Location: Virtual, Washington

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, core business hours (Pacific Standard Time).

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. The position serves as a subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as severe mental illness, pediatric mental illness, and family engagement, and may be responsible for visiting members in person in care facilities in Washington state.

• Respond to more complex cases and account specific requests.
• Use appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
• Conduct assessments to identify individual needs and develop a specific care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of care plan and modify plan as needed.
• Support member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members and collaborate with providers.
• Serve as a resource to other Behavioral Health Case Managers.
• Participate in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives.

• 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 a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience providing 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.
• 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.

• Managed Care experience.
• Experience in Case Management.
• Domiciles are preferred.
• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary
* range for this specific position is $68,400.00 - $117,990 annually.
Location: Washington.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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 elevancehealthj 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.