Behavioral Health Specialist

Company: Superior Health Plan
Location: Ladonia
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Centene Corporation is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing holistic care management activities to support populations with significant mental/behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

--- Develops and assesses care management activities to ensure quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes.
--- Evaluates member service needs and develops or contributes to the development of care plans/service plans.
--- Educates members, their families, and caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs.
--- Acts as a liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies.

Requirements:

--- Master's degree in Mental Health or Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.
--- 2 - 4 years of related experience.
--- Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or RN with psychiatric experience based on state contract requirements.

Preferred Experience:

--- Master's level un-restricted licensed behavioral health clinician; LCSW, LPC, or Psych/Mental Health RN.
--- 3+ years of case management experience with the adult population with serious mental illness and behavioral health conditions or special needs.
--- 3+ years of experience in patient advocacy or coordinating community mental health and/or personal assistance or social services for members.
--- Experience working within in-patient/out-patient facilities, or working in community-based Behavioral Health, local IDDA, or state Mental Health Authorities (MHA) settings.
--- Experience administering psychological assessments and managing high volume caseloads.
--- Experience in FIELD-BASED Case Management roles is a PLUS, but not required.
--- Strong clinical documentation skills and be trainable to utilize case management systems.
--- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft and Video Conferencing applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, ZOOM, MS Teams).
--- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
--- Bilingual - Spanish and English is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer:

Centene Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Centene Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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