Elevance Health

Placement Support Specialist, Region 5

Elevance Health

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Raleigh • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
MS/MA in social workactive RN licenseLCSW licenseLMHC licenseLPC licenseLMFT licenseClinical Psychologist license