[Hiring] Telephonic Behavioral Health Care Manager @Humana

Role Description

Become a part of our caring community. The Care Manager, Telephonic Behavioral Health 2, in a telephonic environment, assesses and evaluates members' needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitating interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Manager, Telephonic Behavioral Health 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

• Employs a variety of strategies, approaches, and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues.
• Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective care.
• Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and/or evaluations.
• May create member care plans.
• Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.
• Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed.
• Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Qualifications

• Current valid social service license, e.g. LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMHC.
• Master's degree in a behavioral-health field, such as social work, counseling, or related health discipline from an accredited university.
• 2+ years or more of experience working as a behavioral health professional.
• Experience with behavioral change, health promotion, and coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint, shared systems, troubleshoot and resolve general technical issues.

Requirements

• Experience supporting patients telephonically.
• Experience working in Community Mental Health or as part of a crisis response team or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, and substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience working with both children and adults.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Language Proficiency Assessment will be performed to test fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in both languages.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and many other opportunities.

Company Description

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it.

• These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
• Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.