Behavioral Health Clinical Case Manager (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Location: Mariposa County, California; Merced County, California; Monterey County, California; San Benito County, California; Santa Cruz County, California

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as a Behavioral Health Clinical Case Manager (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) in the Behavioral Health Care Management Department.

There are 5 positions available.

Reporting to the Behavioral Health Manager - Care Management, this position:

• Develops and manages an individualized intervention plan for members referred into the Behavioral Health (BH) Care Management program with the goal of promoting optimal, achievable outcomes in the most cost effective and appropriate manner
• Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Care Management team to facilitate quality outcomes across the continuum of care by educating members, providers, external agencies, and internal departments, and providing assistance in navigating the managed care system
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, to continually evaluate the Care Management Program's effectiveness and its quality driven, cost-effective, achievable goals and outcomes for Alliance members

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

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• Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of advocacy and case management including assessment, diagnosis, care/treatment planning, discharge planning, and documentation
• The availability and means of utilizing community resources for special services
• Reporting methods for cases of abuse or neglect
• Clinical evidence-based practices, including developing a plan of care, motivational interviewing techniques, and use of the DSM 5-TR for diagnostic purposes
• Ability to:
  • Use pro-active customer service skills in handling complex and demanding situations
  • Advocate on behalf of the individual to assure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals
  • Create, document, and implement intervention plans, evaluate results, make modifications, and recommend additional services or interventions
  • Exercise strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Evaluate medical records and other health care data
  • Competently navigate computerized Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Manage persons who are non-compliant and or have behavioral health issues
• Education and Experience:
  • Possession and continued maintenance, in good standing, of one of the following licenses issued by the State of California: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience performing case management/social work in an acute care setting, community agency, or managed care environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• With the on-site presence at county hospitals, this may role require TB/Titers testing in the course of work.

The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below.

The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).