Hybrid Behavioral Health Care Manager I

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About the role

  • Managing behavioral health care for psychiatric and substance abuse treatment through telephonic or written review. Ensuring access to quality care in California with a focus on member outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • managing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility-based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review
  • using appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs
  • ensuring access to medically necessary quality behavioral healthcare in a cost-effective setting
  • referring cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate
  • performing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder assessment coordination implementation case planning monitoring and evaluating to promote quality member outcomes

Requirements

  • MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing
  • minimum of 3 years of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment
  • current active unrestricted California license, such as RN LCSW LMHC LPC LMFT or Clinical Psychologist
  • previous experience in case management/utilization management preferred
  • strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • facilitation skills
  • analytical skills
  • crisis call center experience preferred
  • UM experience strongly preferred
  • Managed Care experience preferred

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 401(k) contribution
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • incentive and recognition programs
  • wellness programs
  • financial education resources

Job title

Behavioral Health Care Manager I

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$64,240 - $115,632 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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