Clinical Case Manager Behavioral Health

CVS Health

7d•$66,575 - $142,576•Remote

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Requirements

Masters prepared behavioral health clinician with unrestricted Independent Behavioral Health licenses in the state where they work (LPC, LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LCMHC, PsyD)
3+ years of direct clinical practice experience post master's degree, e.g., hospital setting or alternative care setting such as ambulatory care or outpatient clinic/facility
3+ years experience with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders
2+ years of experience using Motivational Interviewing required
3+ years Microsoft Suite experience (eg. Word, Excel)
3+ years using documentation systems

Nice To Haves

Crisis Intervention skills preferred.
Managed care/utilization management experience preferred.
Case Management and discharge planning experience preferred.
Motivational Interviewing skills preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate member physical health and behavioral healthcare through assessment and care planning, direct provider coordination/collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal, cost-effective outcomes.
Conducts comprehensive assessments of referred member’s needs/eligibility and determines approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member’s benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services.
Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and address complex clinical indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues.
Performs crisis intervention with members experiencing behavioral health or medical crisis and refers them to the appropriate clinical providers for thorough assessment and treatment, as clinically indicated. Provides crisis follow-up to members to help ensure they are receiving the appropriate treatment/services.
Applies and/or interprets applicable criteria and clinical guidelines, standardized case management plans, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member’s needs to ensure appropriate administration of benefits.
Consults with supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary view in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promotes lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
Analyzes all utilization, self-report and clinical data available to consolidate information and begin to identify comprehensive member needs.
In collaboration with the member and their care team develops and monitors established plans of care to meet the member’s goals.
Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.