Role Description
The Clinical Case Manager Behavioral Health (CM-BH) utilizes advanced clinical judgement and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate member physical health and behavioral healthcare through assessment and care planning, direct provider coordination/collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal, cost-effective outcomes.
This position is a full-time telework position in Louisiana. In-state travel is required to conduct face-to-face visits and in-person outreach. This position is part of the ABH- Louisiana Childrenβs Specialty Foster Care program.
Schedule is Monday β Friday, 8am-5pm, standard business hours. No nights, weekends, and no holidays. A flexible work schedule may be available after 6 months of service and with demonstrated performance and attendance.
Qualifications
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Must reside in Louisiana
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Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel in-state up to 50% of the time
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Unencumbered Independent Behavioral Health Clinical license in the state of Louisiana (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
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3+ years of direct clinical practice experience post masterβs degree, with general youth or pediatrics population in a hospital setting, alternative care setting such as ambulatory care, residential, or outpatient clinic/facility
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2+ years of experience with personal computers, keyboards and multi-system navigation, and MS Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
Requirements
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Application and/or interpretation of applicable criteria and clinical guidelines, standardized case management plans, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member's needs to ensure appropriate administration of benefits
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Using holistic approach consults with supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary view to achieve optimal outcomes
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Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels
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Ability to speak to medical and behavioral health professionals to influence appropriate member care
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Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promotes lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health
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Provides coaching, information, and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices
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Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making
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Analyzes all utilization, self-report, and clinical data available to consolidate information and begin to identify comprehensive member needs
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In collaboration with the member and their care team develops and monitors established plans of care to meet the member's goals
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Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures
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Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment
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Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits
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Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Paid time off
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Retirement savings options
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Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility