Develops, assesses, and facilitates complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs members to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes including personalized care plans and education for members and their families related to mental health and substance use disorder
Evaluates the needs of the member via phone or in-home visits related to the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the care plan/service plan for the best outcome, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
Develops ongoing care plans for members with high level acuity and works to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care including mental health and substance use disorders
Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers, community resources, and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members
Monitors care plans/service plans and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs
Facilitates care coordination and collaborates with appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely access to needed care or services
Collects, documents, and maintains member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators
Provides education to members and their families on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
2 – 4 years of related experience
Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LAC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required
Behavorial health experience strongly preferred
For Illinois Youth Care plan only: Graduate degree and independently licensed behavioral health clinician (e.g. LCSW, LCPC, PsyD) in Illinois or Bachelor’s Degree and IL RN licensure. Must reside in IL required
For NJ Health Plan Only: Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
For Sunshine Health (FL) Only: Employees supporting Florida's Children’s Medical Services must Hold a Master’s degree in social work or related field and have one year of related professional pediatric care experience. Employee must also hold a LCSW, LMHC or other Clinical Mental Health Professional license. May require up to 80% local travel.
For AZ Health Plan Only: Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LAC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience. Must reside in Arizona. required
Benefits
competitive pay
health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives
Benefits may be subject to program eligibility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
care managementbehavioral healthmental healthsubstance use disordercare coordinationtelephonic outreachdigital outreachhome visitscare plan developmentclinical symptom monitoring