Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Washington

Anticipated End Date:

2026-02-18

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Washington

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Case Manager II – Washington

Virtual:  This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.  Up to one day a week this position will be required to visit members in person in care facilities throughout Washington state.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work Shift Hours: Monday through Friday. 8AM-5PM (Pacific Standard Time). No holidays, or Sundays. May have to work 2 hours on a Saturday to meet member needs.

The Behavioral Health Case Manager II is 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. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as Eating Disorders (ED)  Maternity  Alcohol / Drug  Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)  etc.

How you will make an impact:

• Responds to more complex cases and account specific requests.

• Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.

• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops specific 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.

• Serves as a resource to other Behavioral Health Case Managers.

• Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires MA/MS 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; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Current active unrestricted license such as RN  LCSW  LMHC  LICSW  LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws)  LMFT  LMSW (as allowed by applicable state laws) or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.

• Previous 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.

• Managed care experience required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Domiciles are preferred.

• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location, the hourly* range for this specific position is $78,660 to $117,990.

Location: Washington

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. 

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amoun