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Elevance Health

Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Elevance Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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This range is provided by Elevance Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $68,904.00/yr - $108,054.00/yr

Behavioral Health Case Manager I Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Ideal candidate must be licensed in California.

Work Environment

Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy.

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.

Employer Overview 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.

How You Will Make An Impact

Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.

Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops 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.

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 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.

Current active unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice), 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 territories of the United States required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences

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 preferred.

Comfortable managing high call volume preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $68,904 to $108,054.

Locations: California

Benefits 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 (subject to eligibility).

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.

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.

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 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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