Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
Community Care is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist for its Behavioral Health Department. This hybrid opportunity is based out of the Walworth (Elkhorn) office and serves Walworth and Racine counties in Wisconsin. The role supports the organization’s mission to help older adults and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities live as independently as possible in the community. The Behavioral Health Specialist consults with interdisciplinary team (IDT) staff, conducts behavioral health assessments, recommends positive supports and interventions, and helps staff provide care for complex members. The specialist also supports treatment coordination, including inpatient psychiatric treatment, discharge planning, transitions, provider care, and planning for members admitted to institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) and State Centers. The role monitors behavioral health service utilization and quality and works with the Behavioral Health Manager on complex cases, policies, procedures, and required documentation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
- At least 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services, such as behavioral health case management or service coordination, or individual psychotherapy or counseling.
Nice To Haves
- Behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorders experience, including case management for older adults and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Experience developing behavior support plans for older adults and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
- Experience in behavioral health consultation or teaching.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT).
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, make recommendations, provide technical assistance, and help IDT staff monitor member outcomes.
- Complete member assessments and recommend positive supports and interventions.
- Educate and train IDT staff in providing care for complex members.
- Provide technical assistance when restrictive measures, waiver applications, or other rights limitations or denials are part of a member’s plan.
- Assist IDT staff with coordinating inpatient psychiatric treatment, discharge planning, member transitions and relocations, contracted provider care, and evaluation of provider care.
- Assist with assessments and planning for members admitted to IMDs and State Centers.
- Help IDT staff develop less restrictive member plans and support progress toward restoring member rights.
- Meet regularly with the Behavioral Health Manager to review complex cases, develop and refine policies and procedures, and monitor use of psychiatric, mental health, and related specialized services.
- Complete required documentation and provide written reports as requested.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision.
- Flexible benefits plan.
- Employee referral program.
- Coworkers Care program.
- Retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
