Behavioral Health Care Manager, Licensed 24-00789

Title

Behavioral Health Care Manager, BBS Licensure Required

Managed Care Health Plan)

Position Type : Hybrid (Mon. and Fri. work from home, Tues. / Wed. / Thurs. onsite)

Schedule : M-F, : am : pm

Pay : $

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health and Care Management Leadership, this position provides high quality, effective care management to members.

Care Management is broadly defined, and can include outreach and engagement to members, engaging members in skilled therapeutic interactions to promote health behaviors, coordination of care, resource linkages, working with other professionals and organizations in the community to ensure quality of care for members, seamless transitions of care, and facilitating the right care and the right time for the member.

This position works collaboratively with members of their own team, members and families, and other professionals. As a licensed clinician, this position provides clinical expertise, clinical leadership, and clinical oversight in a variety of ways within the Behavioral Health and Care management departments.

This position, like all positions within the Behavioral Health Department, is expected to model behavioral health principles of relationship-based care, as well engage in promoting education and understanding of behavioral health and its importance in whole health, to those within the company and in the community.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three () years of experience performing or facilitating Behavioral Health services. Experience working successfully within a team and experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with both clients and coworkers is mandatory
• Master's degree from an accredited institution required
• Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered BBS license in a Social Services related field require
• Yes, must have a valid California Driver's license and valid automobile insurance. Must qualify and maintain driving record to drive company vehicles based on the company insurance standards of no more than three () points
• Familiarity with Managed Care and discharge planning is required. Knowledgeable and skilled in evidenced based communication such as Motivational Interviewing, or similar empathy-based communication strategies
• Understanding of and sensitivity to multi-cultural communities. Deep understanding and knowledge of mental health and substance use conditions, including both acute and chronic management
• Must have skills and resilience to tolerate a moderate level of change and development around new models of care and care management practices.

Proficient in the use of computer software to include but not

limited to : ( Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point)

Able to sufficiently engage members and providers on the phone, including developing effective relationships that are phone-based.

Must be able to work as a member of a team, executing job duties and making skillful decisions within one's scope

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