About the Role
Title: Social Worker
Location: Metairie United States
Job Description:
Be Part of an Extraordinary Team
A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.
Title: Social Worker
Candidates must have an LCSW licensure for the state of Louisiana.
Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of 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.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm CST
This position will be required to travel out to the field as needed.
Build the Possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact.
The Social Worker is responsible for providing guidance to members and program staff regarding psychosocial barriers to managing health conditions.
How you will make an impact:
Primary duties may include but are not limited to:
- Makes outbound telephone calls to members to provide health coaching and consultation.
- Assists participants to change self-efficacy behaviors and to locate and access intrapersonal, family and community resources that will make it easier to manage their health.
- Provides consultation to staff members regarding methods and approaches to help participants recognize and overcome psychosocial barriers to better health.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires MS in Social Work or related behavioral health field and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Current license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- Relevant call center and/or health care specific professional experience preferred.
- Experience in Behavioral Health preferred.