Behavioral Health Case Manager II at Elevance Health in Latham, New York

Job Description:

Please note: This is a hybrid role where the successful candidate will be located within 50 miles of a company office/Pulse Point. Licensure to practice independently is required for this role. RNs with behavioral health experience are encouraged to apply.


Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-6:30pm EST


The Behavioral Health Case Manager II is responsible for performing case management telephonically within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as Eating Disorders (ED), Maternity, Alcohol/Drug, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) etc.


Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responds to more complex cases and account specific requests.


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


• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops specific 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.


• Serves as a resource to other BH Case Mgrs.


• Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives.

Position requirements:

• Requires MA/MS 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 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 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 required.


• 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.


• For Government business only LAPC LAMFT (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.


• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $66,080 to $118,944


Locations: California; Colorado; District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Hawaii; Jersey City, NJ; Nevada; New York; Washington State


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 (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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.


* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Apply Now