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Behavioral Health Case Manager (4886)
Athena Consulting - Hanover, MD
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The Behavioral Health Case Manager at ATHENA Consulting is responsible for providing case management services to members with behavioral health and substance abuse needs. This full-time position involves telephonic and in-person assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating with various resources to ensure members receive appropriate care. The role requires expertise in specific clinical areas and involves collaboration with other case managers and healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Respond to complex cases and account-specific requests.
- Use screening criteria and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
- Conduct assessments to identify individual needs and develop care plans.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and modify as needed.
- Support member access to quality and cost-effective care.
- Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet member needs.
- Serve as a resource to other Behavioral Health Case Managers.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and initiatives.
- Develop department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Attend staff meetings and other assigned meetings and seminars.
- Recommend new approaches and policies to improve departmental efficiency.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, or a degree in nursing.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with complex psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
- Current active unrestricted license (RN, LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist) as required by state laws.
- Previous experience in case management and telephonic/in-person coaching with members with complex disorders.
- Managed care experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Flextime
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Pet insurance
