This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve at one of America’s leading health benefits companies and a Fortune Top 50 Company.
Behavioral Health Case Manager I/II/III
Location: Albany, NY
Work schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible hours.
Responsible for performing telephonic case management within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
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. Requires MS or MA in social work, counseling, nursing or a related behavioral health field; 3 years 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.
Current active unrestricted license as a LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws), LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in New Your required.
Experience in case management and telephonic coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/ substance abuse and/or medical disorders preferred.
For Government business only, LAPC, LAMFT, LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) is also acceptable in addition to other licensure referenced above; and any other state or federal requirements that may apply.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Self motivation and the ability to assume a lead role in ensuring that all objectives are met is desired.
Strong computer skills are required.
Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
***May be hired as a Behavioral Health Case Manager I, II, or III depending upon level of education, skills, and relevant experience.***
Anthem, Inc. is ranked as one of America’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine and is a 2014 DiversityInc magazine Top 50 Company for Diversity. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at antheminc.com/careers. EOE. M/F/Disability/Veteran.
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