Behavioral Health Case Manager I - New York Medicaid

About the role

The Behavioral Health Case Manager I will be 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and modifies it as needed.
• Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care.
• Collaborates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members.

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 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.
• A current active unrestricted license such as LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice) LMHC, LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) in the state of New York is 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.

Benefits

Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary range for this specific position is $67,452 to $96,360.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST. No weekends or holidays.