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Elevance Health Clinical Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Substance Abuse in Washington, District Of Columbia
Behavioral Health Case Manager ll – Substance Abuse (JR116105)
Location: This position requires work in our Washington, D.C., 609 H Street NE office on Wednesdays each week and some face-to-face visits with members in community facilities/provider sites/homes.
NOTE: MUST reside within 50 miles and 1 hour commute of our D.C. office. Washington, D.C. residents preferred.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager ll is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by face-to-face visits in the community for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Eating Disorders (ED), Maternity, 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.
Utilizes Motivational Interviewing Techniques encourage and facilitate change.
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.
Minimum Requirements :
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 Washington, D.C. license such as RN, LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional in the Washington, D.C. market 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.
Experience working with individuals who come from a disadvantaged, socio-economic background.
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location, the salary* range for this specific position is $75,992 to $113,988.
Location: District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
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.