Centene Corporation

LTSS Service Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Centene Corporation

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $27 - $48 per hour

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Develops, assesses and coordinates holistic care management activities, with primary focus and support towards populations with significant mental/behavioral health needs, to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes.
  • Evaluates member service needs and develops or contributes to development of care plans/service plans, and educates members, their families and caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs.
  • Acts as liaison between the member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies
  • Supports members with primarily mental/behavioral health needs, such as those with (or a history of) major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, self-injurious behavior, psychiatric inpatient admissions, etc
  • Performs frequent home and/or other site visits (once a month or more), such as to assess member needs and collaborate with resources, as required
  • Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on topics such as preventive care, procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, prescribed medication treatment regimens, and healthcare benefits.
  • Provides subject matter expertise and operational support for relevant mental and behavioral health-focused activities, such as the handling of crisis calls, mental health first aid training, field safety and de-escalation practices, psychotropic and other medication monitoring, etc
  • Educates on and coordinates community resources, to include medical, behavioral and social services.
  • Provides coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans (e.g., meals, employment, housing, foster care, transportation, activities for daily living)
  • Ensures appropriate referrals based on individual member needs and supports the identification of providers, specialists, and community resources.
  • Ensures identified services are accessible to members
  • Maintains accurate documentation and supports the integrity of care management activities in the electronic care management system.
  • Works to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines as well as current state and federal guidelines
  • Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Master\'s degree in Mental Health or Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing
  • 2–4 years of related experience
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or RN based on state contract requirements (e.g., LCSW, LPC, or RN with Behavioral Health experience) is required