Job Description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.
Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time.
As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive
benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
**Behavioral Health - Work from home and conduct field visits in WEST Texas.
Must reside in****San Angelo, TX, Junction, TX, Menard, TX, or Midland, TX.**
**Position Purpose:** Develops, assesses and coordinates holistic care
management activities, with primary focus and support towards populations with
significant mentalbehavioral health needs, to enable quality, cost-effective
healthcare outcomes. Evaluates member service needs and develops or
contributes to development of care plansservice plans, and educates members,
their families and caregivers on services and benefits available to meet
member needs.
- Evaluates the needs of the most complex and high risk members with mentalbehavioral health needs, and recommends a plan of care for the best outcome
- Acts as liaison and member advocate between the memberfamily, physician, and facilitiesagencies
- Supports members with primarily mentalbehavioral health needs, such as those with (or a history of) major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, self-injurious behavior, psychiatric inpatient admissions, etc
- Performs frequent home andor other site visits (once a month or more), such as to assess member needs and collaborate with resources, as required
- Provides andor facilitates education to long-term care members and their familiescaregivers on topics such as preventive care, procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, prescribed medication treatment regimens, and healthcare benefits. Provides subject matter expertise and operational support for relevant mental and behavioral health-focused activities, such as the handling of crisis calls, mental health first aid training, field safety and de-escalation practices, psychotropic and other medication monitoring, etc
- Educates on and coordinates community resources, to include medical, behavioral and social services. Provides coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans (e.g., meals, employment, housing, foster care, transportation, activities for daily living)
- Ensures appropriate referrals based on individual member needs and supports the identification of providers, specialists, and community resources. Ensures identified services are accessible to members
- Maintains accurate documentation and supports the integrity of care management activities in the electronic care management system. Works to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines as well as current state and federal guidelines
- Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Travel is required
- *EducationExperience:** Requires a Masters degree in Mental Health or
Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years
of related experience.
**LicenseCertification:** Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or RN with
psychiatric experience based on state contract requirements e.g., LCSW, LPC
and RN with BH experience is required.
**Preferred Experience:**
· Master’s level un-restricted licensed behavioral health clinician; LCSW,
LPC, or PsychMental Health RN.
· 3+ years of case management experience with the adult population with
serious mental illness and behavioral health conditions or special needs.
· 3+ years of experience in patient advocacy or coordinating community mental
health andor personal assistance or social services for members.
· Experience working within in-patientout-patient facilities, or working in
community-based Behavioral Health, local IDDA, or state Mental Health
Authorities (MHA) settings.
· Experience administering psychological assessments and managing high volume
caseloads.
- Experience in FIELD-BASED Case Management roles is a PLUS, but not required.
- Strong clinical documentation skills and be trainable to utilize case
management systems
· Proficient computer skills with Microsoft and Video Conferencing
applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, ZOOM, MS Teams)
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Bilingual – Spanish and English is a plus, but not required.
Pay Range: $25.97 - $46.68 per hour
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay,
health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid
time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid,
field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an
individuals skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors
permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of
incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and
values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in
accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
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