SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROFESSIONAL (CARE MANAGER AND SYSTEMS COORDINATOR)

Kitsap County, WA•Port Orchard, WA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBH-ASO) Division of Human Services has an exciting opportunity for a Care Manager and Systems Coordinator to join our team. Our new team member will perform advanced level professional human services planning to assist with the administration of regional behavioral health programming across Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties, with a focus on substance use serving systems. Do you live in Kitsap, Jefferson, or Clallam County and want to work with this program to serve the three-county area? Hybrid Work-From-Home schedule is available, upon completion of training! This team member's duties will include: ensuring the quality of behavioral health services within our community to include coordination with youth and families, treatment providers/facilities, and participation in statewide planning initiatives; assisting with behavioral health systems coordination; serving as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors by providing technical assistance and clinical consultation; and assisting in the development and implementation of new behavioral health programming. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Washington State behavioral health regulations and behavioral health diagnosis, treatment techniques and practices. Must have experience with program development and implementation to include monitoring grant requirements and subcontractor compliance, and the ability to administer plans based on identified community priorities. The SBH-ASO was formed through an Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam Counties. This consortium of counties provides planning, contracting and administration for the regional crisis system and limited behavioral health programs and services to low-income/uninsured individuals in the three-county region. Kitsap County serves as the Administrative Entity for SBH-ASO. The SBH-ASO Division of the Human Services Department administers an annual operating budget in excess of $17 million, including State Funding, Federal Grants and Apple Health Medicaid.

Requirements

Active Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Credential through WA DOH
Bachelor's Degree in the social sciences or closely related field and
Four years of program related experience and
One year of lead or supervisory experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work
The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.
The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the community behavioral health system
Active licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or Social Work (LICSW)
Awareness of Harm Reduction Practices

Responsibilities

Act as clinical treatment liaison between the SBH-ASO and providers, state hospitals, inpatient facilities, and residential treatment facilities.
Participate in the resolution of sensitive or complex inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of behavioral health services.
Conduct utilization management reviews
Address over and under-utilization through clinical consultation with providers and through review of utilization management data.
Represent the SBH-ASO in local, regional, and statewide meetings as needed.
Direct on-going comprehensive needs assessment, audits, and program evaluation.
Audit program for compliance with federal, state, and SBH-ASO requirements.
Analyze programs for effectiveness and recommend improvements to existing services and system operations.
Provide planning leadership and direction and develop short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the behavioral health system.
Work with provider agencies, consumers, and other stakeholders to plan and implement changes across the region.
Serve as a liaison for provider agencies and subcontractors, providing technical assistance, consultation, and training