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AmeriHealth Caritas Behavioral Health Care Manager (Foster Care) in Columbia, South Carolina
Behavioral Health Care Manager (Foster Care)
Location: Columbia, SC
Primary Job Function: Behavioral Health
ID**: 34308
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At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we would like to connect with you.
Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.
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Responsibilities:
The Care Manager is responsible for acting as a liaison between the behavioral health department and providers / members to provide care coordination and Care management services. The Care Manager will be responsible for outreach activity with members and providers. The Care Managers will document all activity in the member’s medical record in the electronic Care management documentation system.
The Care Manager will collaborate with the Clinical Care Managers and the Medical Care Management team in identifying, reviewing and assessing members’ need for behavioral health Care management. The Care Manager will assist in providing Care management services for members who have been enrolled in the program.
The Care Manager will screen and facilitate the review outpatient treatment requests within contractual time frames. The Care Manager will process behavioral health appeals.
Provide behavioral health care management services to Members enrolled in the Select Health Care management program
Conduct outreach calls and send outreach letters to Members
Assist Clinical Care Managers and Medical Care Managers in assessing members’ need for Care management services
Attend Care management meetings
Collaborate with the medical Care management team, during scheduled meetings and informally as needed
Complete Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) with members
Develop care plans (short-term/long-term goals and tasks) and keep them updated
Outreach to coordinate with PCP and other community providers as needed.
Identify problems/barriers for care coordination and appropriate Care management interventions to resolve
Identify barriers to member participation in treatment and solutions to resolve
Thoroughly document all Care management activity in the member medical record in the electronic Care management documentation system
Participate in ongoing education in regard to the practice of Care management or related skill areas
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Master of Social Work (MSW) or RN with behavioral health care experience required. The degree must be from an institution that is fully accredited by a nationally recognized educational accreditation organization and the individual must have completed a supervised field experience in case management, health or behavioral health as part of the degree requirements.
Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or RN in South Carolina
Community facing outreach experience in your region
3+ years of professional clinical practice experience working with pediatric patients with a multiple, complex behavioral health needs and/or recent inpatient psychiatric admissions
Experience working with residential, PHP, and/or IOP programs desired
Customer service and previous telephone experience preferred
Experience working in an office setting and/or doctor’s office/ hospital preferred
Knowledge of human services department desired
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Ability to perform multiple tasks with competing priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work effectively in a team based environment as well as autonomously
Proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) in a Windows-based environment, internet applications, and electronic medical record and documentation programs
Experience with data entry and the ability to type quickly and accurately required
Valid driver's license and car insurance required
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled