Role Description
Utilizes advanced clinical judgment 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.
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Conducts comprehensive assessments of referred member’s needs/eligibility and determines approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member’s benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services.
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Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and address complex clinical indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues.
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Performs crisis intervention with members experiencing a behavioral health or medical crisis and refers them to the appropriate clinical providers for thorough assessment and treatment, as clinically indicated.
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Provides crisis follow up to members to help ensure they are receiving the appropriate treatment/services.
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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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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 in order 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 influencing/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.
Qualifications
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3-5 years of direct clinical practice experience post master’s degree, e.g., hospital setting or alternative care setting such as ambulatory care or outpatient clinic/facility.
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Crisis intervention skills preferred.
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Managed care/utilization review experience preferred.
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Case management and discharge planning experience preferred.
Requirements
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Minimum of a Master's degree in Behavioral/Mental Health or related field.
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Unencumbered Behavioral Health clinical license in the state where they work.
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.