Behavioral Health Case Manager I

CareBridge • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Case Manager I is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse disorder needs. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. The ideal candidate will reside in Iowa or be able to work CST. The position requires the use of appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs, conduct assessments to identify individual needs, develop care plans, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members.

Requirements

• Requires MA/MS in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse disorder treatment.
• Current active unrestricted license such as RN, LCSW, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management and telephonic and/or in person coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders.
• Comfortable managing high call volume.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.
• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed.
• Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost effective care.
• Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members and collaborates with providers.

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive bonus programs
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees