Associate Director of Clinical Esclation

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

What is an OhioRISE? The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is committed to improving the health of Ohioans and strengthening communities and families through quality care. In 2020, ODM introduced a new vision for Ohio's Medicaid program - one that strengthens Ohio's future and ensures everyone has the chance to live life to its full potential. OhioRISE, or Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence, is Ohio’s first highly integrated care program for youth with complex behavioral health and multi-system needs. Care Management Entities (CMEs) are vital to the success of the OhioRISE model and will each serve a separate catchment area – part of a county or multiple counties that make up their geographic footprint. Who We Are: Since 1946, The Village Network has been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. Working at The Village Network: The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve. Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families. Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure. Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 232 hours (29 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time. 12 year history of providing annual bonuses and PTO buybacks. Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within. Summary: Utilizing high fidelity wraparound services, OhioRISE child and family teams provide moderate and intensive care coordination for Ohio’s most behaviorally complex children. This position oversees the delivery of clinical support that is provided to care coordinators who facilitate the planning of complex clinical services for TVN and its subdelegates.

Requirements

• LSW or PC licensure required; Independent licensure preferred
• Must complete the high-fidelity wraparound training program provided by the Cener of Excellence, an entity recognized by ODM.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the OhioRISE Program
• Be culturally competent or responsive with training and experience necessary to manage complex cases.
• Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel for various reasons, mainly during the day but occasionally overnight.
• Ability to visit clients’ homes (may or may not be handicapped accessible).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.
• Maintain a HIPPA compliant home-based office space

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the process for clinical management and escalation for members who demonstrate high acuity needs; This includes but is not limited to identifying complex members with emergent needs, serving as a consultant for child and family teams to explore and expand options for supporting members with high needs in the community, and determining timing for escalating supports to Aetna/ODM
• Conduct internal reviews and ensure care/safety plans are in place to support members with complex needs; Assure clear action plans are created to support Youth with High Acuity Needs; Work directly with supervisor and care coordinator to support updates and to create back up plans when treatment options are not immediately available;
• Oversee transition and discharge planning
• Represent leadership for the TVN CME in various meetings including but not limited to: child and family team meetings, clinical escalation meetings, PRTF Collaboration meetings, Inpatient Clinical Reviews, MSY Operational Meetings, community stakeholder meetings, etc.
• Collect, analyze and report data related to Youth with High Acuity in alignment with contractual requirements for monthly metrics. Assure documentation standards are met in alignment with program requirements
• Facilitate monthly meetings with OhioRISE supervisors for training, consultation, and feedback
• Provide direct supervision and training to care coordinators and supervisors, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills.
• Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.
• Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 232 hours (29 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12 year history of providing annual bonuses and PTO buybacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees