**Social Work Case Manager** **Location** : Woodland Hills, CA; Costa Mesa, CA; Palo Alto, CA & Walnut Creek, CA. Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites (major office) used for collaboration, community, and connection. This position will be primarily virtual, however will be based within 50 miles of the PulsePoint sites listed above. The **Social Work Case Manager** will be responsible for ensuring effective psychosocial intervention, positively impacting a patient's ability to manage his/her chronic illness. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Utilizes available community, government, and/or client resources needed to address participant's limitations or support interventions in the management of the participant's chronic condition. **How you will make an impact:** + Manages behavioral and psychosocial needs that result in improved clinical and financial outcomes and delivers social work interventions. + Assists members to effectively utilize available resources to meet their personal health needs and help them develop their own capabilities. + Evaluates members' ability to independently manage self and locate alternative resources when limitations are identified via a Social Work Psychosocial evaluation. + Provides guidance to members seeking alternative solutions to specific social, cultural, or financial problems that impact their ability to manage their healthcare needs. + Evaluates members' strengths related to health self-management, develops strategies to support healthcare needs and implements plans in support of case decisions. + Facilitates and coordinates behavioral health resources as individual member needs are identified **Minimum Requirements:** + Requires MS (at a minimum) in Social Work and minimum of 3 years of experience in case management in a health care environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. + Current unrestricted LMSW or LCSW (or equivalent) license in applicable state(s) required. **Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences** : + Bilingual (Spanish) or multi-language skills preferred. + Experience with behavioral health or county mental health department preferred. + Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Etc.) preferred. + CCM preferred. + Managed care experience preferred. + Discharged planning experience preferred. + Utilization Management preferred. + Case Management preferred. For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $69,460 to $113,250. Locations: California In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. 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. 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.