[ref. a49506721] LTSS Service Care Manager - Behavioral Health (Apply in minutes)

Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time.

benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

**Licensed LPC, LCSW, or RN with Behavioral Health experience is required.**

Balch Springs, TX**

healthcare outcomes. Evaluates member service needs and develops or

• 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

of related experience.

and RN with BH experience is required.

• Master’s level un-restricted licensed behavioral health clinician; LCSW,

• 3+ years of case management experience with the adult population with

• 3+ years of experience in patient advocacy or coordinating community mental

• Experience working within in-patientout-patient facilities, or working in

• Experience administering psychological assessments and managing high volume

• Experience in FIELD-BASED Case Management roles is a PLUS, but not required.
• Strong clinical documentation skills and be trainable to utilize case

• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft and Video Conferencing

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual – Spanish and English is a plus, but not required.

Pay Range: $26.50 - $47.59 per hour

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