Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Military Veterans

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team  

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialist programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.  

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Office Location: 10116 36th Ave Ct SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499

Associates are required to live within a 50-mile radius and a 1-hour commute to the Elevance Health major office (PulsePoint) location listed above. Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration, community, and connection.

Office Requirement: This position will take part in Elevance Health's hybrid workforce strategy which includes virtual work and 1-2 days physically in office per week.

The Behavioral Health Case Manager II is 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. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as Eating Disorders (ED), Maternity, Alcohol / Drug, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), etc.

This position will fill the role of State Hospital and Long-Term Civil Commitment (LTCC) Liaison for the Carelon Administrative Services Organization (BH-ASO) in Pierce County, Southwest Washington and North Central Washington.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Works with hospital social workers to create comprehensive discharge plans for uninsured individuals in those hospital settings who are discharging back to their communities.

• Provide Case Management services to individuals discharged from those settings.

• 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 the identified needs of the members and collaborates with providers.

• Serves as a resource to other BH Case Managers.

• Participates in cross-functional team projects and initiatives.

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 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.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques is preferred.

• Expereince or exposure to working in an inpatient psychiatric unit is preferred, but not required.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $75,992 to $113,988.

Location: 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.

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.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local 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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.