Behavioral Health Care Management Clinician
Cambia Health Solutions

Job Info

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Behavioral Health Care Management Clinician

Remote within ID, OR, WA, or UT. Candidates outside of these states will not be considered.

Primary Job Purpose

The Behavioral Health Care Management Clinician provides clinical care management (such as case management, disease management, and/or care coordination) to best meet the member's specific healthcare needs and to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes. Oversees a collaborative process with the member and those involved in the member's care to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate care as needed.

General Functions and Outcomes

• Responsible for essential activities of case management including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
  
• Assessment: collection of in-depth information about a member's situation and functioning to identify individual needs.
  
• Planning: identification of specific objectives, goals, and actions designed to meet the member's needs as identified in the assessment.
  
• Implementation: execution of the specific case management activities that will lead to accomplishing the goals set forth in the plan.
  
• Coordination: organization, securing, integrating and modifying resources.
  
• Monitoring: gathering sufficient information to determine the plan's effectiveness and the evaluation phase should determine the effectiveness of reaching the desired outcomes. Applies clinical expertise and judgment to ensure compliance with medical policy, medical necessity guidelines, and accepted standards of care. Utilizes evidence-based criteria that incorporates current and validated clinical research findings. Practices within the scope of their license.
  
• Consults with physician advisors to ensure clinically appropriate determinations.
  
• Serves as a resource to internal and external customers.
  
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve claims, quality of care, member or provider issues.
  
• Identifies problems or needed changes, recommends resolution, and participates in quality improvement efforts.
  
• Responds in writing or by phone to members, providers and regulatory organizations in a professional manner while protecting confidentiality of sensitive documents and issues.
  
• Provides consistent and accurate documentation.
  
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes assignments to comply with performance standards, corporate goals, and established timelines.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of health insurance industry trends, technology and contractual arrangements.
  
• General computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet search). Familiarity with health care documentation systems.
  
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
  
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures, make decisions, and communicate complex topics effectively.
  
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage workload independently.
  
• Ability to think critically and make decision within individual role and responsibility.
  

Normally to be proficient in the competencies listed above

Behavioral Health Care Management Clinician would have a/an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Behavioral Health discipline ( LICSW, LCP, LMHC, etc.) and 3 years of experience in behavioral health case management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registration, Etc.

Must have licensure or certification, in a state or territory of the United States, in a health or human services discipline that allows the professional to conduct an assessment independently as permitted within the scope of practice for the discipline (e.g. medical vs. behavioral health) and at least 3 years (or full time equivalent) of direct clinical care

Must have at least one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a health or human services-related field (psychiatric RN or Master's degree in Behavioral Health preferred
  
• Registered nurse (RN) license (must have a current unrestricted RN license for medical care management)
  

At Cambia, we are dedicated to making the health care experience simpler, better, and more affordable for people and their families. This family of over a dozen companies works together to make the health care system more economically sustainable and efficient. Cambia's solutions empower over 80 million Americans nationwide, including more than 3.4 million people in the Pacific Northwest, who are enrolled in Cambia's regional health plans.

Cambia is a total health solutions company that is deeply rooted in a 100-year legacy of transforming the industry and the way people experience health care. We had our beginnings in the logging communities of the Pacific Northwest as innovators in helping workers afford health care. That pioneering spirit has kept us at the forefront as we build new avenues to improve access to and quality of health care for the future. Cambia is committed to delivering a seamless, personalized health care experience for the next 100 years.

This position includes 401(k), healthcare, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. For more information, please visit www.cambiahealth.com/careers/total-rewards.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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