Intensive Care Manager - Behavioral Health--Southwestern Region/Territory in CT

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc•Bridgeport, CT

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

An Intensive Care Manager (ICM) is a hybrid role, working from home but traveling to different parts of CT for client interaction. This individual is responsible for assisting clients identified with severe mental illness who reside in a nursing home level of care and are interested in returning to the community of their choice. The ICM coordinates recovery support and behavioral health services with other aspects of their care in the community. Community clients identified with severe mental illness and at risk of being placed in a nursing home level of care may also be assisted by an Intensive Care Manager if needed. The ICM is responsible for completing assessments and coordinating discharge plans. The Intensive Care Manager is responsible for creating initial recovery plans and updating these plans at prescribed intervals. An Intensive Care Manager is expected to bring a level of clinical leadership to the WISE Program. This position will represent ABH® and its services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to ABH®’s best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established, promoting ABH® as a leader in behavioral healthcare in all interactions and work. Reliable transportation is a must, as this individual will be traveling in the southwestern area in Connecticut (Bridgeport - Stamford area) at least 4 days per week and visiting clients in nursing homes. No relocation is available.

Requirements

Master's Degree in related field (social work, psychology, etc.)
Licensure: LCSW, LPC or LMFT, or licensed eligible (company is willing to assist with clinicals hours, license requirements for the right person)
3 years minimum in the behavioral health clinical experience
Experience in the delivery of community-based services
Compliance with current State of Connecticut and federal health and vaccine requirements
General knowledge of best practices in behavioral health, emphasizing work with special needs or priority populations and in public sector systems
Independent problem solving based on advanced-level knowledge of the service delivery system, the provider network, client services policies, client’s rights and responsibilities, and the operating practices of the organization
Excellent clinical skills with sophisticated understanding of the over-all needs of individual clients form a strengths-based perspective
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical treatment and case management
Ability to propose and implement creative solutions to client problems and to achieve a high level of client satisfaction with services
Excellent clinical, written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and meet assigned deadlines
Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for a designated client case load
Travels statewide to assess and evaluate potential clients eligible who are residing in nursing homes and who are candidates for transitions back to the community
Completes all MFP/DSS paperwork as required
Works as part of a team providing clinical expertise and knowledge to the other clients of the team
Conducts all recovery plan reviews, service authorizations and care coordination (or oversight and supervision) for all assigned clients
Maintains an understanding of behavioral health benefits and remains current on covered benefits, limitations, exclusions, and policies and procedures, in regards to services
Supervises collection of information regarding the delivery and outcomes of services to clients, and uses that information to recommend modifications to plan policies and procedures which improve the delivery of services to clients
Provides clients, providers, and other stakeholders with accurate and timely information concerning waiver benefits and coverage
Works with clients and providers to customize services to best meet client’s needs within the scope of the program
Works to assure that systematic revisions to improve services are developed and implemented
Coordinates, reviews and maintains daily logs for reporting purposes and for weekly preparation and analysis of trending reports
Assists with coordinating information and making presentations to participating providers, state and federal agencies, community groups and other interested parties
Facilitates linkages for clients and families between primary care, behavioral health providers and other social service or provider agencies as needed to develop and coordinate service plans
Collaborates with providers and others in order to conduct diagnostic screenings for substance abuse, mental health, co-occurring disorders and triage the referrals to appropriate waiver and/or treatment services, initial assessment, treatment planning and aftercare planning for clients
Assists assigned clients with smooth transitions when moving into or out of the community
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and outcome of treatment and service plans, and recommends modifications as necessary to provide optimal clinically appropriate services with a goal of maintenance in the community at the least restrictive level of care
Attends case conferences, interagency and provider treatment planning meetings for assigned clients
Utilizes supervision with Lead Intensive Care Manager regularly
Lends clinical expertise to WISE program staff
Participates in professional development activities
Attends annual Conflict of Interest training
Attends training specific to job duties
Maintains confidentiality of all client protected health information and adheres to all HIPAA related policies and procedures
Demonstrates ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity in all activities involving individuals of diverse backgrounds
Performs other tasks/responsibilities as required to support the business operations