Behavioral Health Case Manager I Western Kansas

Anticipated End Date :

Position Title :

Behavioral Health Case Manager I - Western Kansas

Job Description :

This is a field-based role where the successful clinician will be responsible for meeting with our members in facilities and / or homes. Kansas licensed masters level clinicians living in Dodge City Garden City Liberal Hays Scott City Norton Phillipsburg Smith Center St Francis Goodland Ulysses Lakin Ness City Hutchinson Pratt Hugoton Great Bend Marysville Junction City Manhattan are encouraged to apply.

Work location - Field

This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility responsiveness to client needs and direct hands-on engagement.

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 BH Case Manager I Western Kansas 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 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.

Position requirements :

Preferred qualifications skills and experiences :

For Government business only LAPC LAMFT (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.

Job Level :

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family : MED >

Licensed / Certified Behavioral Health Role

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 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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1