Position Title
Behavioral Health Case Manager I, KIDS
Job Description
Behavioral Health Case Manager I
Work location: Virginia
Preferred candidates will reside in one of the following counties: Hanover, Chesterfield, City of Richmond, Henrico, Amelia, Goochland, Powhatan, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, Prince George, Dinwiddie, New Kent, Charles City.
Virtual
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to‑face onboarding and skill development.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Position Specific Details
The Behavioral Health Case Manager I will work with our children and adolescent member population with behavioral health needs and substance use disorder and could be required for meeting with members in person as per contractual requirements or as requested by the member. The successful candidate will be domiciled and hold an independent licensure in Virginia.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager I (KIDS) – Southwest Virginia 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.
Primary Duties
Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops a care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and modifies the 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.
Position Requirements
Requires MA/MS in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and a minimum of 3 years 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 which would provide an equivalent background.
Current active unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice), LMHC, LICSW, LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws), LMFT, LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) or a Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territories of the United States.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
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 preferred.
Experience working with specialty populations preferred.
Prior experience working with the Community Services Board (CSB) and/or Department of Social Services (DSS) is a plus.
Job Level
Non‑Management Exempt
Job Family
MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role
Company Information
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler.
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.
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 and Influenza. 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. 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.