Care Manager BH - CEAP LMSW LCSW LSW LPC or RN - Remote CONUS

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. 


Under general supervision, and in collaboration with other members of the clinical team, authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient and/or outpatient care settings. Collects and analyzes utilization data. Assists with discharge planning and care coordination. Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues, and participates in special quality improvement projects.

    Monitors inpatient and/or outpatient level of care services related to mental health and substance abuse treatment to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness.
    Provides telephone triage, crisis intervention and emergency authorizations as assigned.
    Performs concurrent reviews for inpatient and/or outpatient care and other levels of care as allowed by scope of practice and experience. 
    In conjunction with providers and facilities, develops discharge plans and oversee their implementation. 
    Performs quality clinical reviews while educating and making appropriate interventions to advance the care of the member in treatment.
    Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and company policies and procedures, and criteria.
    Interacts with Physician Advisors to discuss clinical and authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases.
    Participates in quality improvement activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis.
    Maintains an active work load in accordance with National Care Manager performance standards. 
    Works with community agencies as appropriate. Proposes alternative plans of treatment when requests for services do not meet medical necessity criteria. 
    Participates in network development including identification and recruitment of quality providers as needed. 
    Advocates for the patient to ensure treatment needs are met.  Interacts with providers in a professional, respectful manner that facilitates the treatment process.

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.



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Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Licensure is required for this position, specifically a current license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements.
One or more of the following licensure is required for this role with necessary degrees: CEAP, LMSW, LCSW, LSW, LPC or RN.
Minimum 2 years experience post degree in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting.
Strong organization, time management and communication skills.
Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers.
Knowledge and experience in inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Knowledge of DSM V or most current diagnostic edition.
Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care.

General Job Information

Title
Care Manager, BH - Remote

Grade
25

Work Experience - Required
Clinical

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required
Associate - Nursing, Bachelor's - Social Work, Master's - Social Work

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required
CEAP - Certified Employee Assistance Professional - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LSW - Licensed Social Worker - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, RN - Registered Nurse, State and/or Compact State Licensure - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:
$64,285

Salary Maximum:
$102,855