BH Case Mgr I (contract)

Job ID: JP00044407

Anticipated Start Date: 04/22/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

MUST BE LOCATED AND LICENSED IN ONE OF THESE STATES: IA, KY, LA, TX, or NJ.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

We are looking for contract workers (via BCforward) who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Please note: The BH Case Mgr (CM) job progression is primarily member facing and involves complete clinical assessment. Whereas the BH Care Manager (UM) job progression is primarily a provider facing role, although it does involve some member facing activities such as collecting information and using clinical knowledge and expertise to ensure our members are directed to the appropriate level of care.

Responsible for performing telephonic case management within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs.

Looking for a skilled BH Case manager that will be working and engaging with adults over 50 with mental illness to improve treatment adherence for both physical and behavioral health conditions.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Uses appropriate screening criteria, knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Requires MS or MA in social work, counseling, nursing or a related behavioral health field.
• 3 years 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 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.
• Experience in case management and telephonic coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred.
• Behavioral Health experience required.
• Understanding of elderly care or aging populations preferred.
• Must have case management experience and engagement skills.
• Compact nursing license preferred or licensed in one of the listed states for Social Work.

Job Type:Contract role.

Additional Details:

• Shifts: M-F 8-5 PM.
• 100% Remote opportunity.
• Must live in CST or EST time zone.
• Must be licensed in one of these states: IA, KY, LA, TX, or NJ.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

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