Licensed Addiction Counselor
Elevance Health

Description

Location: Remote work from home, will have occasional field visits with members. Candidate must reside And be licensed in the state of Louisiana.

The Licensed Addiction Counselor is responsible for performing telephonic and face to face case management within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health needs specific to substance abuse or substance abuse disorders.

How will you make an impact:

• Use appropriate screening criteria, knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
  
• Conduct assessments to identify individual needs and develops care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
  
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed.
  
• Support member access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care.
  
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members and collaborates with providers.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS or MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field (as allowed by applicable state law) and minimum of 3 years clinical experience in addiction counseling with broad range of experience with substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment ; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
  
• Current, active, unrestricted license as an LAC (as allowed by applicable state laws) to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in the state of Louisiana is required .
  

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Accordingly, Elevance Health is not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not a party to an agreement with Elevance Health. Thus, any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Be part of an Extraordinary Team

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

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.

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 - and Elevance Health approves - a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2022, has been ranked for five years running as one of the 2023 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine, and is a growing Top 20 Fortune 500 Company. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealth.com. 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 ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.

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