Special Programs Case Manager I (Licensed BH Clinician)

Special Programs Case Manager I Location : Atlanta, GA Hybrid Work : Associates are expected to be in-office 1-2 days per week, with remote work the rest of the time. Hours : Standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Must be a resident of Georgia. The Special Programs Case Manager I is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs, such as Foster Care. Manages overall healthcare costs for the designated population via integrated (physical health/behavioral health) case management and whole-person health. How You Will Make An Impact Conduct assessments to identify individual needs. Develop a comprehensive care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during the assessment. Support member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care and modifies plan(s) as needed. Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member in terms of integrated (physical and behavioral) whole‑person care. Coordinate social determinants of health to meet the needs of the member and incorporate that 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, that is organized into a coordinated network. Build meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, and address 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 in conjunction with members and their families. Provide important information including patient education, medication reconciliation, and identification of community resources, and assist with the arrangement of follow‑up care. Minimum Qualifications Requires MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing and a 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. Requires an active, current and valid license as an RN, LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice), LMHC, LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws), LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences Experience working with specialty populations – DFCS and adoptive families/children highly preferred. Clinical experience in social work and/or counseling with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders 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, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevance Health