Role Description
The State Hospital Liaison is responsible for providing complex care coordination targeting those with chronic, unresolved, or complex physical, behavioral health, and social determinant needs. This includes:
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Providing care planning with foundations in national evidenced-based and informed standards to do whole person care.
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Completing required documentation/paperwork/tasks in a software platform according to timelines.
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Serving as a member of the State Hospital integrated care team for the State Psychiatric inpatient setting.
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Assessing and responding to members’ health and safety during emergencies or weather advisories.
On a typical day, you might:
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Engage members in care coordination/care management process with reflective listening and motivation interviewing.
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Provide education about all available services, natural and community supports, treatment options, diagnosis, etc.
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Facilitate referrals for health-related services, community-based resources, and social support services.
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Ensure coordination of care with each member’s primary care physician and/or other identified specialists.
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Complete CMCA and any other assessments needed or provide linkage to professionals qualified to complete evidenced-based assessments.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree and full licensure by the State of North Carolina as a LCSW, LPA, or LCMHC with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience working directly with individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI); OR
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Bachelor’s level Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in North Carolina with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience working directly with individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI).
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Fully licensed by the state of North Carolina as an LCSW, LPA, LCMHC, or bachelor’s level RN licensed in North Carolina is required.
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Must have a valid driver’s license.
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Must reside in North Carolina and within 75 miles of Wayne County.
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Must be able to travel within catchment as required.
Requirements
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Fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Influenza (annually within Influenza season Nov 1 – March 31), MMR, Varicella, and Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria pertussis).
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MMR and Varicella - must show proof of vaccination or have blood drawn to show immunity.
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Tdap - must show proof of one dose.
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Employees must provide proof of all immunizations prior to their start date or agree to provide proof of all immunizations within 4 months of start date.
Benefits
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Typical working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; flexible work schedules with some roles with management approval.
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Work-from-home options available for most positions.
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Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage.
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Flexible Spending Accounts.
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24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year.
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NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan).
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401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
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Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies.