Behavioral Health Specialist - Black Hawk and Surrounding Counties
About The Position
CareStar, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join their Iowa Clinical Department. Founded in 1988, CareStar is a leader in long-term care case management and population health, with a mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. The Behavioral Health Specialist will work directly with individuals to assess their needs, develop personalized care plans, and connect them with essential services and supports. This role is part of a mission-driven team that values expertise, supports growth, and empowers employees to make a difference.
Requirements
- Current and active license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Effective computer skills with familiarity with suite of Microsoft Office programs.
- Reliable transportation to travel within assigned region as business requires.
- Valid driver’s license and car insurance as required by State law.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health assessment, case management, or related services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
- Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
- Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar.
- Complete behavioral health assessments and related documentation within established timelines.
- Evaluate behavioral health symptoms, functional impact, support needs, and risk factors.
- Communicate assessment outcomes to appropriate parties in accordance with policy and confidentiality requirements.
- Support coordination with behavioral health providers, case managers, MCOs, and agency personnel.
- Recognize and escalate urgent behavioral health concerns, safety issues, or service gaps.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
