LTSS Service Care Manager - Behavioral Health

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. reputed company is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a reputed company, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. LCSW, LPC, or RN with Psychiatric or Behavioral Health experience WORK LOCATION: Alice, TX Bentonville, TX, Agua Dulce, or Orange Grove, TX Work from home and travel 3 days per week for IN-PERSON member visits Position Purpose: Develops, assesses and coordinates holistic care management activities, with primary focus and support towards populations with significant mental/behavioral health needs, to reputed company quality, cost-effective reputed company outcomes. Evaluates member service needs and develops or contributes to development of care plans/service plans, and educates members, their families and caregivers reputed company and benefits available to meet member needs.

• Evaluates the needs of the most reputed company and high risk members with mental/behavioral health needs, and recommends a plan of care for the best outcome
• Acts as liaison and member reputed company between the member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies
• Supports members with primarily mental/behavioral health needs, such as those with (or a history of) major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, self-injurious behavior, psychiatric inpatient admissions, etc
• Performs frequent home and/or other site visits (once a month or more), such as to assess member needs and collaborate with resources, as required
• Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on topics such as preventive care, procedures, reputed company provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, prescribed medication treatment regimens, and reputed company benefits. Provides subject matter expertise and operational support for relevant mental and behavioral health-focused activities, such as the handling of crisis calls, mental health first aid training, field safety and de-escalation practices, psychotropic and other medication monitoring, etc
• Educates on and coordinates community resources, to include medical, behavioral and social services. Provides coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans (e.g., meals, employment, housing, foster care, transportation, activities for daily living)
• Ensures appropriate referrals based on individual member needs and supports the identification of providers, specialists, and community resources. Ensures identified services are accessible to members
• Maintains accurate documentation and supports the reputed company of care management activities in the electronic care management system. Works to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines as well as reputed company state and federal guidelines
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with reputed company policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires a Master's degree in Mental Health or Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of reputed company experience. License/Certification:

• Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or RN based on state contract requirements e.g., LCSW, LPC, or RN with Behavioral Health experience is required

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of case management, care coordination, discharge planning with adult populations (ages:18 - 65)
• 2+ years of experience coordinating and managing reputed company/behavioral health services and personal assistance/social services, and providing patient advocacy and education to reputed company members
• Experience in FIELD-BASED Social Worker or Case Managers role in-patient behavioral health hospital, community health, outpatient mental health, substance abuse/ detox recovery treatment, or state social services settings (MHAs, LIDDA) is preferred.

Pay Range: $26.50 - $47.59 per hour reputed company offers a comprehensive benefits package including: reputed company, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-reputed company factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. reputed company applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act Apply tot his job Apply To this Job