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Waukesha, Wisconsin · Hybrid

Licensed Behavioral Health Case Manager I

Healthcare Admin 8.4 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Anticipated End Date

2026-11-06

Position Title

Licensed Behavioral Health Case Manager I

Job Description

Behavioral Health Case Manager I

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

Field: This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

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.

Travel: Travel requirements would be limited to a 60-mile radius from their home.

Must reside in the state of Wisconsin.

The Behavioral Health Case Manager I 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.

How You Will Make an Impact

Use appropriate screening criteria for knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.

Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develop a care plan to address objectives and goals identified during assessment.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of care plan and modifies the 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.

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 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 (as applicable by state law and scope of practice) 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.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

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 preferred.

Job Level

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family

MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role

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 should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

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.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Case Manager performs telephonic and field-based assessments to identify member needs and develop comprehensive care plans. They monitor the effectiveness of these plans while coordinating with internal and external resources to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, or a degree in nursing, with at least 3 years of clinical experience. A current, active, and unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or Clinical Psychologist is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingClinical assessmentCare planningTelephonic coachingPsychiatric careMember advocacyResource coordination

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 50 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Elevance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 52 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Case Manager I at Elevance Health a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 1,231 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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About Elevance Health

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Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Merit Increases
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive Bonus Programs
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability