Behavioral Health Case Manager
Company: CareNational
Location: astoria
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Behavioral Health Case Manager (QMHP) - REMOTE Astoria, OR
(Work-from-Home) Social Worker Job Summary: Provides care
management services to pediatric, juvenile, and adult SPMI
population eligible for services. Provides information, referrals,
consultation and/or care management on health and psychosocial
issues. This position works with substantial independence in the
field, with consultation available from Team Lead and/or
Supervisor, as needed. Receives referrals of members for services
from internal and external sources. Contacts referral within
appropriate timeframe, addresses any urgent /emergent issues and
conducts a thorough intake utilizing LOCUS, the LSI, and review of
records. Coordinates services through communication with all
identified health and community providers/agencies connected to the
member. Develops a Person Centered Plan of Care with the member and
involved providers. Disseminates this information to all
individuals who are involved in members' care, as approved by
member. Interviews referrals and their families to collect data,
disseminate pre-approved health education information, and
administer satisfaction surveys and related evaluative inventories
Determines need and makes recommendations for continuation of or
change in services Seeks out consultation/information for complex
medical, behavioral health or psycho-social, as needed. Completes,
reviews and updates of assessments, as mandated by regulations
Maintains documentation that is thorough, clearly written and
reflective of members' plan of care activities. Collaborate with
other members of team related to member needs, barriers to care and
outcome enhancement strategies. Ability to manage conflict to
support a positive outcome. Demonstrates listening skills to
support member engagement and development of a person centered plan
of care. Provides advocacy to individuals(and authorized
representatives and supports) regarding assessment,
patient-centered service planning, service coordination, and
transition planning Performs prior authorizations for services.
Follow all determinations, appeals and hearings policies,
processes, and contract requirements. Social Worker Background:
QMHP-R or QMHP-C eligibility required Graduate degree in social
work, psychology, behavioral science field; recreational, art or
music therapy, OR Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the
State of Oregon (with competencies required for this position), OR
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State
of Oregon. Demonstrates ability to respect individual/family
diversity and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrates ability to
work as a team member. Knowledge of and ability to work
collaboratively with providers and county/community health and
human services. Ability to demonstrate excellent communication
skills both oral and written as well as strong interpersonal
skills. Proven ability to work independently and to be able to
manage time appropriately. Strong organizational skills. Candidates
will need a driver's license and to own or have access to reliable
transportation that enables them to fulfill travel requirements of
the job including but not limited to, daily visits to members'
homes. #CLINICALMikala Bennett Search Consultant CareNational
mikala@carenational.com 480.568.7149 (CALL - TEXT - FAX) See the
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