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Shift: Sunday through Thursday, from 2:00am - 10:30am. Training will be provided for 5 weeks during regular business hours.

Shift differential:

• 2nd shift (M-F between the hours of 4:30 pm to 1:00 am) - 5%
• 3rd shift (M-F between the hours of 1:00 am to 9:30 am) - 10%
• Weekend (Shifts in between the hours of 9:30 am Saturday and 1:00 amMonday) -10%

Location: Dearborn, MI

Virtual:This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for 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.

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 accommodation is granted as required by law.

For associates who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA): where this guidance is inconsistent with the CBA, the CBA provisions will prevail.

The Clinical Care Manager II provides assessments, referrals, and counseling. Conducts telephone assessments, collecting sufficient clinical information to make appropriate referral and certification decision for emergency/urgent referrals that require alternate levels of care. Makes appropriate certification decisions. Collaborates with providers to determine alternate levels of care and to facilitate transfers to network facilities and providers whenever possible. Facilitates coordination of care with other managers to assure continuity of care. Evaluates clinical appropriateness of treatment using professional knowledge within Carelon Behavioral Health Options clinical and work site guidelines and renders certification decisions or seeks consultations for non-certification decisions. Will facilitate all tracking for necessary quality indicators to meet these necessary accrediting bodies (NCQA, URAC). Directs members to an appropriate therapist or EAP provider and reviews care on a regular basis to determine whether treatment meets Carelon Behavioral Health Options criteria for medical necessity. Refers cases to an MD or Clinical Management staff if unable to determine that medical necessity criteria have been met. Establish and deliver knowledge about care resources and levels of care availability. Special projects and all other duties as assigned.

How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Coordinate with other Care Managers to assure that patient comprehensive treatment needs are met. Ensure continuity of patient care through contact with providers. Monitor use of, and regulate release of benefits based on medical necessity. Handle provider calls and assess request for approval of release of benefits. Review and monitor cases. Provide follow-up contact and correspondence. Verify benefit coverage to determine that it is active and available in relation to contract terms and annual limits.

2. Complete telephone assessments and referral; gathers demographic and clinical information to connect patient with appropriate provider, including outpatient treatment as necessary; and for emergency, urgent, routine and EAP referrals. Provide appropriate referrals for treatment based in assessment of information gathered during telephone contacts and or on-site with providers. Refer cases that do not meet criteria and need non-cert., to Peer Advisors. Manage release of MHSA benefit provided by carrier for designated group. Ask questions and listen to member in order to assess case and determine needs. Give referral and/or make referral appointment as circumstances warrant.

3. Review for medical appropriateness psychiatric/substance abuse cases utilizing professional knowledge to apply Carelon Behavioral Health Options criteria and render certification Page 2 of 7 decisions that are within the scope of practice that is relevant to the clinical area under review. Provide reviews for predetermination of medical necessity. Review proposed courses of treatment for medical necessity. Utilize rounds and case consultations with Clinical Supervisor and Peer Advisor for cases outside the medical necessity criteria.

4. Interface with internal and external customers to maintain optimal efficiency of service. Maintain telephone superior service standards. Contribute to weekly staff meetings and clinical conferences. Attend appropriate meetings, trainings and conference calls as scheduled. Perform all other aspects of customer service as required. Conduct business in a professional manner. Troubleshoot claims issues. Investigate and research to resolve customer complaint problems and issues.

5. Apply Carelon Behavioral Health Options policies and procedures consistently. Maintain confidentiality of Clients, Business Records and Reports. Maintain ethical and professional standards. Maintain individual productivity and performance standards. Meet Departmental expectations, accuracy, productivity, and performance standards. Support Carelon Behavioral Health Options in achieving its Mission Statement. Complete tasks accurately and within required timeframes. Adhere to the components of the Compliance Program. Ensure that job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner. Actively assess work area for non-compliance issues and notify supervisor or call Ethics Hotline. Adhere to compliance training requirements and understand that training is required condition of employment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a Bachelor's level RN.
  Licenses: Current, valid and unrestricted license in the State of Michigan in a mental health field (RN, Ph.D., LCSW/ACSW, LLP, MHC, LPC, etc.).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment.
• Experience as a CEAP or EAP internal/external consultant to a work site area required (for the integrated unit only), or A minimum of 2 years' experience, prior to licensure with Carelon Behavioral Health Options Clinical Operations Unit functioning as a Clinical Support Specialist with required licensure activities supervised by the Clinical Manager or Clinical Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in settings that include inpatient, partial, and/or outpatient care preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

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.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.