3 years - Clinical behavioral health / substance use disorder experience required
1 year - Must be knowledgeable about community care resources and levels of behavioral health care available.
Skills\Certifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Independent, Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills
Positive relationship building skills and ability to engage and motivate health behaviors in diverse populations
Ability to quickly identify and prioritize member needs and provide structured and focused support and interventions
Experience with Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Adult Learning Styles
Number of Openings Available
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
VSHP Volunteer State Health Plan, Inc
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Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
The BlueCare team at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to support members enrolled in BlueCare Plus, a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (FIDE SNP) designed to improve care for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
In this role, you will manage a mixed caseload consisting of both ongoing members and short-term cases focused on immediate care coordination needs. You will provide comprehensive care coordination and case management for dual-eligible members with complex behavioral health needs while collaborating within an integrated care team that aligns behavioral and physical health services. You will partner closely with members, caregivers, providers, and community resources to ensure seamless, coordinated care, support members in navigating Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and advocate to improve health outcomes, access to care, and overall quality of life. All services are delivered in a fully remote environment supporting members across Tennessee.
To be successful in this role, you will bring prior case management or care coordination experience, with experience working with dual-eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) populations preferred . You should be comfortable managing a diverse caseload with varying levels of acuity and complexity, and demonstrate strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently in a fully remote setting, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, is essential. You are open to learning and able to be trained to support FIDE SNP members if your direct experience is limited, and you are comfortable managing a consistent caseload with complex needs.
Additional Notes
Candidates will need to reside in the state of Tennessee.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
At BCBST, we foster a culture where innovation is encouraged , including the responsible use of AI-enabled tools to support everyday work. As roles become more advanced, employees are expected to leverage AI, guided by established workflows, templates, and policies, to improve how we serve our members
Job Responsibilities
Supporting utilization management functions for more complex and non-routine cases as needed.
Serving as a liaison between members, providers and internal/external customers in coordination of health care delivery and benefits programs.
Overseeing highly complex cases identified through various mechanisms to ensure effective implementation of interventions, and to ensure efficient utilization of benefits.
Performing the essential activities of case management: assessment: planning, implementation, coordinating, monitoring, outcomes and evaluation.
Perform case management activities in community settings including face to face with members as required.
Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.
Testing/Assessments will be required for Digital positions.
Job Qualifications
License
Current, active unrestricted Tennessee license in Nursing (RN) or behavioral health field (Master's level or above) (Ph.D., LCSW/LMSW, LLP, MHC, LPC, etc.) required. RN may hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law.
Bcbst · TN, Memphis, Remote