Hiring: Behavioral Health Care Manager I Company: Elevance Health Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 07:43:12 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •3 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. Required Skills: •Lead and oversee managing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility-based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review. •How You Will Make An Impact •Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Qualifications: •Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing and minimum of 3 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 LMSW LMHC LPC LBA (as allowed by applicable state laws) LMFT or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required. •Licensure is a requirement for this position. However, for states that do not require licensure a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is also acceptable if all of the following criteria are met: performs UM approvals only, reviews requests for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services only, and there is licensed staff supervision. •Preferred Skills, Capabilities And Experiences •Crisis call center experience is preferred •Licensed in Ohio is highly preferred •Bilingual in Spanish is preferred •Licensed to practice independently is highly preferred •Previous experience in case management/utilization management with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases preferred. •For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!