Licensed Special Programs Case Manager 1

Anticipated End Date:

2026-01-30

Position Title:

Licensed Special Programs Case Mgr I- Placement Support Specialist (Regions: 1,2,3,4 & 5)

Job Description:

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Placement Support Coordinator

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS

We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision a North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.

North Carolina residency is required!

Location: We are currently seeking people throughout the State of North Carolina in the following DSS Region:

• Region 1 counties: Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey, Macon, Jackson, Mitchell.
• Region 2 counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Rutherford, Watauga, Wilkes.
• Region 3 counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin.
• Region 4 counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly, Union.
• Region 5 counties: Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wayne, Wilson, Greene.

Travel within your assigned DSS Region is required. When you are not in the field, you will work virtually from your home. These roles are statewide field-based and requires you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.

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.

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.

The Placement Support Coordinator plays a critical role in the Foster Care team by ensuring that children are placed in appropriate and caring foster homes. This role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility to match children with the most suitable foster families. The coordinator works closely with case managers, foster families, and other stakeholders to facilitate placements and provide ongoing support.

How you will make an impact:

• Perform case management telephonically and/or through home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs like Foster Care.
• Assess and identify appropriate foster home placements considering each child's specific needs and circumstances.
• Develop comprehensive care plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessments.
• Facilitate pre-placement visits and introductions to help children and families transition smoothly.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet the integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care needs of the member.
• Maintain strong relationships with foster families, providing support and guidance throughout the placement process.
• Support members' access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care, modifying plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of placements and communications following organizational and legal requirements.

For the State of North Carolina, in accordance with federal/state law, scope of practice regulations or contract, the requirements are:

• Requires an active and current license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LPA, LMFT, or RN issued by the state of North Carolina.

• Requires a MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, or a degree in nursing.

• Requires three (3) years of experience providing care management, case management, or care coordination to individuals served by the child welfare system. 

Preferred:

• Previous experience in foster care, social work, or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the foster care system and child welfare policies is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with child welfare databases is strongly preferred.
• Empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to child welfare is strongly preferred.

We are unable to accommodate LCSW-A, LCMHC-A or any other associate level licenses

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Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role

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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.

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