Behavioral Health Case Management Coordinator (Upstate or Low Country, SC)

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Behavioral Health Case Management Coordinator to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as a Behavioral Health Case Management Coordinator, care management interventions focus on improving care coordination and reducing the fragmentation of the services the recipients of care often experience, especially when multiple health care providers and different care settings are involved. Taken collectively, care management interventions are intended to enhance client safety, well-being, and quality of life. These interventions carefully consider health care costs through the professional care manager's recommendations of cost-effective and efficient alternatives for care. Thus, effective care management directly and positively impacts the health care delivery system, especially in realizing the goals of the "Triple Aim," which include improving the health outcomes of individuals and populations, enhancing the experience of health care, and reducing the cost of care. The professional care manager performs the primary functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy. Integral to these functions is collaboration and ongoing communication with the client, client's family or family caregiver, and other health care professionals involved in the client's care. Description Location This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday from 8:00am– 5:00pm and will be hybrid in Columbia, SC. The candidate will be required to report on-site occasionally for trainings, meetings, or other business needs and will be required to conduct member-facing patient visits within South Carolina. Our ideal candidate must reside in the Upstate or Low Country regions of South Carolina.

Requirements

• Associates in a job-related field. Degree Equivalency: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or 2 years job related work experience.
• 4 years recent clinical in defined specialty area. Specialty areas include: oncology, cardiology, neonatology, maternity, rehabilitation services, mental health/chemical dependency, orthopedics, general medicine/surgery. Or, 4 years utilization review/case management/clinical/or combination; 2 of the 4 years must be clinical.
• Working knowledge of word processing software.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and demonstrated ability with these activities.
• Knowledge of contract language and application.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Good judgment skills.
• Demonstrated customer service, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Microsoft Office.
• An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) OR, active, unrestricted licensure as counselor, or psychologist from the United States and in the state of hire (in Div. 75 only).
• For Div. 75 and Div. 6B, except for CC 426: URAC recognized Case Management Certification must be obtained within 4 years of hire as a Case Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Must have previous Behavioral Health experience.
• Must have previous experience working directly with Behavioral Health clients.
• Must have prior Case Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides active care management, assesses service needs, develops and coordinates action plans in cooperation with members, monitors services and implements plans, to include member goals.
• Evaluates outcomes of plans, eligibility, level of benefits, place of service, length of stay, and medical necessity regarding requested services and benefit exceptions.
• Ensures accurate documentation of clinical information to support and determine medical necessity criteria and contract benefits.
• Provides telephonic support for members with chronic conditions, high-risk pregnancy or other at-risk conditions that consist of: intensive assessment/evaluation of condition, at-risk education based on members’ identified needs, provides member-centered coaching utilizing motivational interviewing techniques in combination with reflective listening and readiness to change assessment to elicit behavior change and increase member program engagement.
• Participates in direct intervention/patient education with members and providers regarding health care delivery system, utilization on networks and benefit plans.
• May identify, initiate, and participate in on-site reviews.
• Serves as member advocate through continued communication and education.
• Promotes enrollment in care management programs and/or health and disease management programs.
• Provides appropriate communications (written, telephone) regarding requested services to both health care providers and members.
• Performs medical or behavioral review/authorization process.
• Ensures coverage for appropriate services within benefit and medical necessity guidelines.
• Utilizes allocated resources to back up review determinations.
• Identifies and makes referrals to appropriate staff (Medical Director, Case Manager, Preventive Services, Subrogation, Quality of care Referrals, etc.).
• Participates in data collection/input into system for clinical information flow and proper claims adjudication.
• Demonstrates compliance with all applicable legislation and guidelines for all regulatory bodies, which may include but is not limited to ERISA, NCQA, URAC, DOI (State), and DOL (Federal).
• Maintains current knowledge of contracts and network status of all service providers and applies appropriately.
• Assists with claims information, discussion, and/or resolution and refers to appropriate internal support areas to ensure proper processing of authorized or unauthorized services.

Benefits

• We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits for the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What This Job Offers

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