Special Programs Case Manager I – Licensed

Elevance Health

Special Programs Case Manager I managing case management via telephonic and home visits in Virginia Foster Care. Engaging with various state agencies and ensuring quality of care.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeHarrisonburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with a 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, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States.
Experience working with specialty populations preferred
Case management with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders is very strongly preferred
Knowledge of Virginia Foster Care is extremely helpful for this role
Prior experience working with the Community Services Board (CSB) and/or Department of Social Services (DSS)
Traveling to worksites and other locations when necessary
Must be computer literate and have some experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

merit increases
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
incentive bonus programs
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
short term disability benefits
long term disability benefits
401(k) +match
stock purchase plan
life insurance
wellness programs
financial education resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical experiencecase managementpsychiatric treatmentsubstance abuse treatmentcare planningpatient educationmedication reconciliationcommunity resource identificationhealth needs evaluationsocial determinants of health

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscultural competencecommunication skillsorganizational skillspartnership buildingproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityempathyadvocacy

Certifications

RN licenseLCSWLMHCLPCLMFTClinical Psychologist license