Behavioral Health Care Manager I (UM/UR)

Elevance Health

1 month ago

California — Remote$70,664 - $115,632Full TimeBehavioral Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Care Manager I (UM/UR) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate.

Requirements

facility based

solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary

range for this specific position is $70,664

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $70,664 - $115,632

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Elevance Health in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical JudgmentScreening Criteria KnowledgeCase PlanningMonitoringEvaluatingProblem-SolvingFacilitationAnalytical SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnology AdaptationUtilization ManagementPsychiatric AssessmentSubstance Abuse Disorder Treatment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Care Manager I (UM/UR) at Elevance Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Elevance Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Behavioral Health have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Elevance Health lists compensation for this physician position at $71k to $116k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($71k–$116k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Judgment, Screening Criteria Knowledge, Case Planning, Monitoring, Evaluating, Problem-Solving, Facilitation, Analytical Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Care Manager I manages psychiatric and substance abuse treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review, using clinical judgment to assess member needs for quality, medically necessary care in a cost-effective setting. Responsibilities include performing assessmen...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Incentive Bonus Programs, Life Insurance, Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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