Special Programs Case Manager I (Licensed BH Clinician)

Must be a resident of Georgia. Special Program Case Manager I Location : Atlanta, GA Hybrid 1 : This role requires associates to be in-office 1–2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility for productivity and work-life balance. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance will not be considered unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Hours : Standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities Conduct assessments to identify individual needs. Develop comprehensive care plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessment. Support member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care and modify plan(s) as needed. Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet identified integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care needs. Coordinate social determinants of health to meet member needs and incorporate those into care planning. Work closely with various state agencies. Maintain 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, organized into a coordinated network. Build meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, addressing cultural and linguistic needs to help them function better at home, in the community, and throughout life. Evaluate health needs and identify applicable services and resources with members and their families. Provide patient education, medication reconciliation, and identify community resources while assisting with arrangement of follow-up care. Minimum Qualifications MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, or a nursing degree with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling involving complex psychiatric and substance abuse treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Active, current, and valid license as an RN, LCSW (where applicable by state law), LMHC, LPC (where allowed by state law), LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist to practice 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. Clinical social work experience with displaced, foster, or adopted children and their families is highly preferred. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevance Health