
Placement Support Specialist – Regions 6/7
Elevance Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fayetteville • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Perform case management telephonically and/or through home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs like Foster Care.
- Assess and identify appropriate foster home placements considering each child's specific needs and circumstances.
- Develop comprehensive care plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessments.
- Facilitate pre-placement visits and introductions to help children and families transition smoothly.
- Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet the integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care needs of the member.
- Maintain strong relationships with foster families, providing support and guidance throughout the placement process.
- Support members' access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care, modifying plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of placements and communications following organizational and legal requirements.
Requirements
- Requires MS/MA 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.
- Requires an active, current and valid license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or RN issued by the state of North Carolina.
- Previous experience in foster care, social work, or related fields is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of the foster care system and child welfare policies is strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with child welfare databases is strongly preferred.
- Empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to child welfare is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS
- paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- medical, dental, vision
- short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k) +match
- stock purchase plan
- life insurance
- wellness programs
- financial education resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementcare plan developmentclinical experiencepsychiatric treatmentsubstance abuse treatmentfoster care experiencechild welfare policies
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborative workempathycompassioncommitment to child welfare
Certifications
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