Special Programs Case Manager I (Licensed BH Clinician)

Special Program Case Manager I (Licensed BH Clinician) Location: Atlanta, GA. Must be a resident of Georgia. Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1‑2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work‑life balance. The Special Program 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. It manages overall healthcare costs for the designated population via integrated physical health and behavioral health case management and whole‑person health. Responsibilities Conducts assessments to identify individual needs. Develops comprehensive care plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessment. Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost‑effective care and modifies plan(s) as needed. Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member in terms of integrated whole‑person care. Coordinates social determinants of health to meet the needs of the member and incorporates that into care planning. Works closely with various state agencies. Maintains knowledge of the system of care philosophy and 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. Builds 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. Evaluates health needs and identifies applicable services and resources in conjunction with members and their families. Provides important information including patient education, medication reconciliation, and identification of community resources and assists with 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 minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment, or any combination of education and experience that provides 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 scope of licensure in applicable states or territories 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 highly preferred. EEO Statement Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.