Foster Care

Company: Superior HealthPlan
Location: Ladonia
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.Seeking Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)WORK FOR HOME IN: Abilene, TX, Austin, TX, Beaumont, TX, Coleman, TX, Del Valle, TX, Killeen, TX, Haskell, TX, Port Arthur, TX, San Marcos, TX Sweetwater, TX, or Waco, TX.Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm (CST), NO weekends, NO evenings, NO After-Hours, No On-CallCompetitive Salary, Full-time Benefits, PTO, Holiday Pay, Sign On Bonus, Travel Reimbursement, WORK FROM HOME, and more!NOTE: Must be able to travel to conduct behavioral health assessments IN-PERSON with members.Position Purpose: Perform duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Service Management functions for Foster Care members to achieve the highest possible levels of functioning and wellness by ensuring consistent, timely access to medically necessary behavioral health services. Monitor quality of care, assist with discharge planning.--- Work with Foster Care Members, Medical Consenters, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) staff and providers to meet the behavioral healthcare needs of each foster care member's condition.--- Identify foster care members who may benefit from service management, conduct an assessment and develop, implement and monitor a healthcare service plan.--- Provide information to DFPS staff to facilitate development of the DFPS case plan.--- Update database regularly with most recent Service Management Plan of Care.--- Review information submitted by providers into the database to ensure material is appropriate and consistent with guidelines for data inclusion.--- Encourage behavioral health providers to use evidence-based practices and confirm that behavioral health providers and PCP's are sharing information as required.--- Comply with established referral, pre-certification and authorization policies, procedures and processes by related medical management staff.--- Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and contractual agreements.--- Coordinate service management functions with other departmental functions.--- Monitor data to address trends or potential quality improvement opportunities.--- Maintain HIPAA compliance.Travel to conduct behavioral health assessments IN-PERSON with membersFor Superior Health Only:Education/Experience:

• Master's degree--in relevant field (e.g. social work, community counseling, clinical mental health counseling, psychology)--specializing in psychiatric/mental health.----
• 3+ years of direct behavioral health/psychiatric experience, case management, utilization management, or service coordinationPreferred Qualifications:
  • Must be able to work independently with--minimal--supervision.
  • 3+ years' experience working with children and adolescents with special needs or behavioral/mental health conditions within CPS, DFPS, child welfare systems, or local and state mental health authorities OR
  • Experience working in behavioral health Field-Based roles within social services, patient advocacy, and/or experience with community and mental health resources for child/adolescent members and Medicaid recipients.
  • Experience--administering--psychological--assessments and managing high volume caseloads is a PLUS.
  • Role requires strong organization and customer services skills
  • Proficient computer skills and experience working within large databases or provider information systems and Microsoft Office applications.License/Certification: Must be fully licensed as LCSW or LPC and have an active driver's license is required. NOTE: Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) background is required.Hiring Locations: Abilene, TX, Austin, TX, Beaumont, TX, Coleman, TX, Del Valle, TX, Killeen, TX, Haskell, TX, Port Arthur, TX, San Marcos, TX Sweetwater, TX, or Waco, TX.Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.Centene 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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