Care Manager, BH – Youth

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Care Manager overseeing utilization of youth mental health services in a remote role. Supporting care coordination and discharge planning for behavioral health in Idaho.

Responsibilities:

  • Authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services
  • Collects and analyzes utilization data
  • Assists with discharge planning and care coordination
  • Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues
  • Monitors inpatient and/or outpatient level of care services
  • Provides telephone triage, crisis intervention, and emergency authorizations as assigned
  • Develops discharge plans and oversees their implementation

Requirements:

  • Licensure is required for this position
  • Current license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements
  • One or more of the following licensure: CEAP, LMSW, LCSW, LSW, LPC or RN
  • Minimum 2 years experience post degree in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse healthcare setting
  • Strong organization, time management and communication skills
  • Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers
  • Knowledge and experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
  • Knowledge of DSM V or most current diagnostic edition
  • Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health plan options
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs