Elevance Health
Special Programs Case Manager I
Elevance Health
Location:
The territory for this position is the state of GA. The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of our Atlanta, GA PulsePoint location.
Hybrid 1:
This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance.
Role Summary:
The Special Programs Case Manager I is responsible for performing case management telephonically/virtually within the scope of licensure for special programs such as Adoption Assistance and Foster Care. The role manages overall healthcare costs for the designated population via integrated (physical health/behavioral health) case management and whole-person health.
How You Will Make An Impact
Conducts assessments to identify individual needs.
Develops a comprehensive care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during the assessment.
Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost‑effective care and modifies plan(s) as needed.
Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member in terms of integrated (physical and behavioral) whole‑person care.
Coordinates social determinants of health to meet the needs of the member and incorporates that into care planning.
Works closely with various state agencies.
Maintains knowledge of the system of care philosophy; a spectrum of effective, community‑based services and supports for those with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that is organized into a coordinated network.
Builds meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, and addresses cultural and linguistic needs, to help them function better at home, in the community, and throughout life.
Evaluates health needs and identifies applicable services and resources in conjunction with members and their families.
Provides important information including patient education, medication reconciliation, and identification of community resources, and assists with the arrangement of follow‑up care.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires MS/MA 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 a 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.
Requires an active, current and valid license as an RN, LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice), LMHC, LPC (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.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences
Experience working with specialty populations preferred.
Knowledge of foster care, adoption and juvenile justice systems highly preferred.
Clinical experience in social work counseling with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred.
For Government business only, LAPC, LAMFT, LMSW (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.
Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
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.
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, 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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com 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.
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Location:
The territory for this position is the state of GA. The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of our Atlanta, GA PulsePoint location.
Hybrid 1:
This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance.
Role Summary:
The Special Programs Case Manager I is responsible for performing case management telephonically/virtually within the scope of licensure for special programs such as Adoption Assistance and Foster Care. The role manages overall healthcare costs for the designated population via integrated (physical health/behavioral health) case management and whole-person health.
How You Will Make An Impact
Conducts assessments to identify individual needs.
Develops a comprehensive care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during the assessment.
Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost‑effective care and modifies plan(s) as needed.
Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member in terms of integrated (physical and behavioral) whole‑person care.
Coordinates social determinants of health to meet the needs of the member and incorporates that into care planning.
Works closely with various state agencies.
Maintains knowledge of the system of care philosophy; a spectrum of effective, community‑based services and supports for those with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that is organized into a coordinated network.
Builds meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, and addresses cultural and linguistic needs, to help them function better at home, in the community, and throughout life.
Evaluates health needs and identifies applicable services and resources in conjunction with members and their families.
Provides important information including patient education, medication reconciliation, and identification of community resources, and assists with the arrangement of follow‑up care.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires MS/MA 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 a 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.
Requires an active, current and valid license as an RN, LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice), LMHC, LPC (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.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences
Experience working with specialty populations preferred.
Knowledge of foster care, adoption and juvenile justice systems highly preferred.
Clinical experience in social work counseling with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred.
For Government business only, LAPC, LAMFT, LMSW (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.
Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
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.
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, 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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com 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.
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