Behavioral Health Care Manager I - California

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Care Manager I - California 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 Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

This Clinical Psychology 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Elevance Health lists compensation for this physician position at $64k to $116k annually.

This is approximately 5% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Judgment, Screening Criteria Knowledge, Case Management, Utilization Management, Psychiatric Assessment, Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment, Case Planning, Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Care Manager I manages psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility-based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review. This involves using screening criteria and clinical judgment to assess member needs, ens...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive Programs, Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.