State Hospital Liaison

CHPW•Spokane, WA

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Civil Commitment/State Hospital Liaison position is responsible for providing services to Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) members transitioning to and from State Hospitals and Long Term Civilly Committed (LTCC) behavioral health (BH) beds, and other inpatient psychiatric facilities. The Liaison will facilitate intake, evaluation, and referral services for members in behavioral health settings. The Liaison will help manage the State Hospital and LTCC population, such that it aligns with the target census set by Washington State Health Care Authority and Behavioral Health Administration.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, a Social Service field or a related field, or a Nursing degree, or an equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience required.
Current, unrestricted clinical license in the State of Washington as an RN, ARNP, Social Worker, Psychologist, etc.
Five (5) years of experience in the mental health field, required.
Three (3) years of experience working for a Managed Care Organization, Regional Support Network, or Behavioral Health Organization, required.
Complete and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
Vaccination requirement (CHPW offers a process for medical or religious exemptions)

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience working in the Substance Use Disorder treatment field, preferred.
Experience with care management workflow systems, utilization and operations data, preferred.
Chemical Dependency Professional certificate, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide services as outlined in the ESH-CHPW agreement, WSH-CHPW agreement, CHPW policies, and the IMC Wrap-Around Contract.
Travel to and meet with members hospitalized at the State Hospitals, LTCC and civilly committed to community hospitals for assessment, treatment planning, diversion, and discharge planning.
Work collaboratively with family members, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support member care, recovery, and community reintegration.
Work collaboratively with community hospital and State Hospital staff in supportive of effective and efficient treatment for CHPW members.
Attend all regional liaison meetings (as applicable), and treatment team meetings and other hospital meetings relevant to CHPW members.
Facilitate communication and care coordination among CHPW staff, including utilization management and care management, relating to care of civilly committed members.
Provide training and consultation to CHPW staff and community stakeholders.
Review requests for Behavioral Health Wraparound Care (BHWC).
Review requests and create authorizations (when applicable) for Community Based Health Support (CBHS).
Review request and create authorization or denial episodes for Intensive Behavioral Supportive Supervision (IBSS).
Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, participate in all assigned meetings, and meet established performance and accountability standards.
Other duties as assigned.