Behavioral Health Care Manager II – ABA

Elevance Health

Behavioral Health Care Manager II responsible for managing ABA pre-certification health benefits remotely. Requires strong clinical skills, relevant licensure, and 3 years of experience in behavioral health.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,044 - $125,136 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing ABA pre-certification health benefits and applying clinical judgment in behavioral health assessments. Proficient in case management and utilization management for complex psychiatric and substance abuse cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MA/MS In Social Work Counseling3 Years Experience In Behavioral HealthCurrent Active Unrestricted LicenseManaged Care ExperienceCase Management/Utilization Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical JudgmentBehavioral Health AssessmentCase PlanningMonitoringEvaluating

Soft Skills

ResourcefulnessCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

RNLCSWLMSWLMHCLPCLBA

Industry Keywords

ABA Pre-CertificationPsychiatric TreatmentSubstance Abuse Disorder TreatmentFacility-Based TreatmentOutpatient Treatment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for managing ABA pre-certification health benefits through telephonic or written review
Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs
Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate
Reviews ABA assessment, coordination, implementation, case planning, monitoring, and evaluating
Serves as a resource to other BH Care Managers

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 of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment
Current active unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LBA
Prior managed care experience required
Previous experience in case management/utilization management with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
wellness programs
financial education resources