Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Sentara Health • Richmond, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Sentara Health Plans in Richmond is looking to hire a Remote Behavioral Health Care Coordinator. This position is remote, however, candidates must reside in the State of Virginia. The Remote Behavioral Health Care Coordinator works in a collaborative role with all members of the health care team and community service agencies to coordinate Behavioral Health and PUMS program for Optima Family Care members to improve health and safety outcomes. Assesses for barriers to compliance with the medical care plan and implements appropriate interventions to promote compliance with recommended therapy. Acts as a resource to assist members in need of community-based programs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Empowers the member with the skills to navigate the process for obtaining appropriate medical care and community assistance, with a focus on members with a history of Medication or Emergency Department inappropriate utilization, to include substance abuse, misuse, and chronic pain and/or mental health issues. Works with Pharmacy Department to restrict pharmacy providers and Medical Providers, for prescription services for PUMS members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Health and Human Services or degree in related field with 15 credit hours dedicated to health and human development required.
• 3 years of related experience in a physician office setting, Community Services Board, acute care or in a managed care setting.
• Working directly with patients related to Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse treatment is required.

Responsibilities

• coordinate Behavioral Health and PUMS program for Optima Family Care members to improve health and safety outcomes
• Assesses for barriers to compliance with the medical care plan and implements appropriate interventions to promote compliance with recommended therapy
• Acts as a resource to assist members in need of community-based programs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Empowers the member with the skills to navigate the process for obtaining appropriate medical care and community assistance
• Works with Pharmacy Department to restrict pharmacy providers and Medical Providers, for prescription services for PUMS members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees