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ID #21221663
State Texas
City Lamesa
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Anthem, Inc.
Showed 2021-10-16
Date 2021-10-16
Deadline 2021-12-14
Category Et cetera
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Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Texas, Lamesa, 79331 Lamesa USA

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Description SHIFT: Day JobSCHEDULE: Full-timeYour Talent. Our Vision. At Anthem, Inc., it’s a powerful combination, and the foundation upon which we’re creating greater access to care for our members, greater value for our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of health care. 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. BH Care Manager I (UM) is responsible for managing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility-based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review. Primary duties may include but are not limited to: Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs to ensure access to medically necessary quality behavioral healthcare in a cost effective setting in accordance with UM Clinical Guidelines and contract.

Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate.

Performs psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder assessment coordination implementation case planning monitoring and evaluating to promote quality member outcomes to optimize member health benefits and to promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Requires MS or MA in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing; 3-4 years of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient 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 LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws) or LMFT to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in State of Residence.

Previous experience in case management/utilization management with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases required.

Prior managed care experience required.

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm PST which is 12:00pm-8:30pm EST.

Position is work from home; must live within a reasonable commute to Anthem office.

Preferred Qualifications

Behavioral Health background required (inpatient or outpatient).

UM experience.

Requires strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Anthem, Inc. has been named as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, is ranked as one of the 2020 World’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a 2020 America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Anthem promotes the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner and considers cultural competency when evaluating applicants for all Anthem positions.

REQNUMBER: PS61007-Lamesa-Lamesa

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