Behavioral Health Care Manager

Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Locations: Virginia, Indiana, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated posting location(s). Virtual work is available full‑time with required in‑person training sessions; alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within commuting distance from an office.

The Behavioral Health Care Manager I is responsible for managing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility‑based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review.

• Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs to ensure access to medically necessary quality behavioral healthcare in a cost‑effective setting in accordance with UM Clinical Guidelines and contract.
• Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate.
• Performs psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder assessment, coordination, implementation, case planning, monitoring and evaluating to promote quality member outcomes to optimize member health benefits and to promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.

• Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of experience with facility‑based and/or outpatient 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 LMSW LMHC LPC LBA (as allowed by applicable state laws), LMFT or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.
  
  Licensure is a requirement for this position. However, for states that do not require licensure a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is also acceptable if all of the following criteria are met: performs UM approvals only, reviews requests for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services only, and there is licensed staff supervision. Previous experience in case management/utilization management with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases preferred.
• Vaccination:
  Candidates in certain patient/member‑facing roles are required to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and Influenza. Non‑vaccine status may result in offer rescission unless an acceptable explanation is provided.

• Experience in behavioral health utilization management is highly preferred.
• Exceptional at multitasking in a fast‑paced environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) is preferred.
• Strong typing accuracy skills are highly preferred.
• Good communication and organization skills are preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary
* range for this specific position is $62,640 to $112,752.

Locations: District of Columbia (Washington, DC);
Maryland, Columbus Ohio, New Jersey and New York.

Elevance Health offers 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 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.

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.