Behavioral Health Care Manager II - ABA

Skip to main contentWe care about your privacyBy clicking "Accept All", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to give you the most optimal experience using our website. We may also use cookies to enhance performance, analyze site usage and to personalize your experience.Read Full Privacy MessageDeclineAccept CookiesCareers at Elevance HealthEnglishSign InBehavioral Health Care Manager II - ABA page is loadedBehavioral Health Care Manager II - ABAApplylocationsVA-RICHMOND, 2025 STAPLES MILL RDVA-ASHBURN, 44100 DIGITAL LOUDOUN PLAZA,VA-ROANOKE, 602 S JEFFERSON STIN-INDIANAPOLIS, 220 VIRGINIA AVETX-GRAND PRAIRIE, 2505 N HWY 360, STE 200 & 300View All 6 Locationstime typeFull timeposted onPosted 20 Days Agotime left to applyEnd Date: July 25, 2026 (3 days left to apply)job requisition idJR198951Anticipated End Date:2026-07-25Position Title:Behavioral Health Care Manager II - ABAJob Description:Work location - VirtualThis role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. 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 accommodation is granted as required by law. Please note: The successful candidate will be a certified BCBA residing in Indiana, Texas, or Virginia. For those candidates residing in Indiana and Virginia, the LBA would be required in addition to the BCBA.The Behavioral Health Care Manager II - ABA is responsible for managing ABA pre-certification health benefits through telephonic or written review.Primary duties may include but are not limited to:Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs to ensure access to medically necessary quality behavioral healthcare in a cost-effective setting in accordance with UM Clinical Guidelines and contract.Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate.Reviews ABA assessment, coordination, implementation, case planning, monitoring, and evaluating to promote quality member outcomes to optimize member health benefits and to promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.Will serve as a resource to other BH Care Managers.Assists with more complex cases and may participate in inter and intradepartmental teams  projects and initiatives.Minimum requirements:Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.Current active unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW, LMSW,  LMHC,  LPC, LBA (as allowed by applicable state laws),  LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist  to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.Licensure is a requirement for this position.Prior managed care experience required.However, for states that do not require licensure, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is also acceptable if all of the following criteria are met: performs UM approvals only, reviews requests for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services only, and there is licensed staff supervision.Previous experience in case management/utilization management with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases required.For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal...