Special Programs Case Mgr II -MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role
We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision a North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
North Carolina residency is required!
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
LOCATION : This is a virtual role requiring flexibility to travel within designated counties as required.
HOURS : Standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
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.
The Special Programs Case Manager II 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. Manages a significantly larger and more complex caseload as compared to Special Programs Case Mgr I. Serves as subject matter expert for the department.
How you will make an impact:
Provide support to the Whole Health Director of Population Health/Care Management.
Assist with interpretation and implementation of state and federal regulations related to population health.
Serve as point-of-contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Whole Health Director.
Conducts assessments to identify individual needs.
Develops comprehensive care plan to address objectives and goals as 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 (physical and behavioral) 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; 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.
Builds meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, and addresses cultural and linguistic needs, in order 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.
Works on strategic projects related to specialty populations.
Assists with onboarding new associates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing and minimum of 5 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 required. Certified Case Manager Certification is also required. For Government business only, LAPC, LAMFT, LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) is also acceptable in addition to other licensure referenced above; and any other state or federal requirements that may apply. Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
Experience working with specialty populations preferred. Clinical experience in social work counseling with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred
Two years of managerial experience is highly preferred.
Experience working with Children, Youth, and Families who are being served by Local Departments of Social Services through Foster Care and Adoptive Assistance programs is very strongly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
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.
