Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
Community Care is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist for its Behavioral Health Department. This full-time hybrid role is based out of the Walworth (Elkhorn) office and serves Walworth and Racine counties. The position 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 provides consultation and technical assistance to interdisciplinary team (IDT) staff, coordinates behavioral health treatment and transitions, and monitors behavioral health utilization and quality. The role collaborates with the Behavioral Health Manager on complex cases, policies, procedures, and service monitoring.
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 living with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
- Experience in behavioral health consultation or teaching.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification/licensure.
- Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT) certification/licensure.
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 care provision 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, and contracted provider care.
- Evaluate provider care and assist with assessments and planning for members admitted to IMDs and State Centers.
- Assist IDT staff in developing less restrictive member plans and moving toward restoration of member rights.
- Meet regularly with the Behavioral Health Manager to review complex cases, develop and refine policies and procedures, and monitor utilization 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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Job Type
Full-time
