BH Care Manager II
The Judge Group Inc.

Job Info

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Location: REMOTE
Salary: $36.00 USD Hourly - $41.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Part-Time Remote Behavioral Health Care Manager!

BH Care Manager
Saturday & Sunday, 8am-5pm PST

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder facility-based and outpatient professional treatment health benefits through telephonic or written review.
• Primary duties may include but are not limited to:
• Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs to ensure access to medically necessary quality behavioral healthcare in a cost effective setting in accordance with UM Clinical Guidelines and contract.
• Refers cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate.
• Performs psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder assessment coordination implementation case planning monitoring and evaluating to promote quality member outcomes to optimize member health benefits and to promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.
• Will serve as a resource to other BH Care Managers.
• Assists with more complex cases and may participate in inter and intradepartmental teams projects and initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must live in PST!
• MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current active unrestricted license such as RN LCSW LMHC LPC LBA LMFT or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.
• Licensure is a requirement for this position.
• Previous experience in case management/utilization management with a broad range of experience with complex psychiatric/substance abuse cases required.
• Prior managed care experience required.
• Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills

If qualified and interested, please apply below for immediate consideration!

Contact: lbraccio@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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