Special Programs Case Manager I, Licensed BH Professional

Role Overview

• Perform case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs, such as Foster Care
• Manage overall healthcare costs for the designated population via integrated (physical health/behavioral health) case management and whole person health
• Conduct assessments to identify individual needs
• Develop comprehensive care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment
• Support member access to appropriate quality and cost effective care and modifies plan(s) as needed
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the member in terms of integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care
• Coordinate social determinants of health to meet the needs of the member and incorporate that into care planning
• Work closely with various state agencies
• Maintain knowledge of the system of care philosophy; a spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for those with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that is organized into a coordinated network
• Build meaningful partnerships with designated populations and their families, and address cultural and linguistic needs, in order to help them function better at home, in the community, and throughout life
• Evaluate health needs and identify applicable services and resources in conjunction with members and their families
• Provide important information including patient education, medication reconciliation, and identification of community resources and assists with arrangement of follow-up care

Requirements

• Requires MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment
• Requires an active, current and valid license such as an LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LAPC, LMFT LMHC, or RN issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Experience working with specialty populations preferred
• Case management with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders is very strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the Virginia Foster Care is extremely helpful for this role strongly preferred
• Prior experience working with the Community Services Board (CSB) and/or Department of Social Services (DSS) is preferred
• Must be computer literate and have some experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• medical, dental, vision benefits
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources