Magellan Health

Care Manager, BH

Magellan Health

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $58,440 - $93,500 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

Unity

About the role

  • Authorize and review utilization of mental health and substance abuse services in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
  • Collect and analyze utilization data and perform concurrent reviews for inpatient/outpatient care
  • Assist with discharge planning, develop discharge plans with providers and oversee implementation
  • Provide telephone triage, crisis intervention and emergency authorizations as assigned
  • Perform quality clinical reviews, educate and intervene to advance member care
  • Provide information to members and providers about benefits, community resources, managed care programs, policies and criteria
  • Interact with Physician Advisors on clinical and authorization questions
  • Participate in quality improvement activities including data collection, tracking, and analysis
  • Maintain active workload according to National Care Manager performance standards
  • Participate in network development, provider recruitment, and advocate for patient treatment needs

Requirements

  • Licensure required: CEAP, LMSW, LCSW, LSW, LPC or RN (must meet State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements)
  • Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work (education required/preferred as listed)
  • Minimum 2 years post-degree experience in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse settings
  • Strong organization, time management and communication skills
  • Knowledge of utilization management procedures and mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers
  • Knowledge and experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
  • Knowledge of DSM V or most current diagnostic edition
  • Ability to analyze utilization problems, plan and implement solutions to influence quality of care