What are the responsibilities and job description for the UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL) position at King County?
Salary
38.14 - $48.34 Hourly
Location
WA 98188, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week
Job Number
20242AC23009
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Behavioral Health and Recovery
Opening Date
12 / 27 / 2024
Closing Date
1 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
H8 : PSEU-Non-Comm's DCHS
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans and those with lived experience.
At King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), we believe in working as one team that solves problems-striving to be customer-focused and drive for the best results. We envision a welcoming community that is racially just. We believe the field of human services exists to undo and mitigate unfair structures. We seek to lead the way by working as respectful and responsible stewards for our community.
The Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) of DCHS is looking for a Mental Health Utilization Management Specialist to support the Hospital and Mental Health Residential Team, behavioral health providers and patient care. This position will hold direct responsibility for the utilization management and quality assurance for mental health residential facilities within the King County Integrated Care Network (KCICN).
Who May Apply : This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around January 27, 2025.
REQUIRED MATERIALS :
Application Process : Please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy :
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process);
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental question should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process, providing your most recent 7 years of applicable experience if available)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information. Cover letters and / or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Additional Job Information
WORK SCHEDULE / CONDITIONS : The position will be scheduled to work during core business hours which include Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. The position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. The position is represented by the Public Safety Employees Union, #519.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS : This position has been designated as Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
REMOTE AND ONSITE WORK DETAILS : Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly.
REMOTE WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT : Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
RECRUITER : annette.coleman@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Desired Qualifications :
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our True North , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :
Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Salary : $38 - $48
