Behavioral Health Case Manager I

Elevance Health

Behavioral Health Case Manager providing telephonic and home visit case management for behavioral health and substance abuse in New York. Requires a postgraduate degree and a New York license.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,452 - $96,360 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and clinical assessment for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders, utilizing strong clinical judgment to develop and modify care plans. Collaborates effectively with internal and external resources to ensure members receive quality care tailored to their individual needs.

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Case ManagementClinical AssessmentBehavioral HealthSubstance Abuse TreatmentLCSW License

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Hard Skills

Clinical JudgmentCare Plan DevelopmentTelephonic CoachingHome VisitsScreening Criteria Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLMHCLMSW

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Health FieldSubstance Abuse DisorderComplex Psychiatric DisordersMember Access Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

What you’ll need

Requires MA/MS in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing
minimum of 3 years clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment
Current active unrestricted license such as LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice) LMHC, LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) in the state of New York is required
Experience in case management and telephonic and/or in person coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution
merit increases
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
short and long term disability benefits
life insurance
wellness programs
financial education resources