Behavioral Health Clinician

Company: The Execu - Search Group
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

A health services network in New Jersey is currently seeking a new, licensed professional to join their staff as their new -Behavioral Health Clinician. In this role, the Behavioral Health Clinician will be responsible for assessing the patient's behavioral health and clinical needs -to ensure that the level of care and length of stay -of the patient are medically appropriate for inpatient stay. Responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Clinician:

• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of behavioral health -medical services and procedures provided
• Coordinates and assists in implementation of plan for members
• Monitors and coordinates services rendered outside of the network, as well -as outside the local area, and coordinates internally for negotiation of fees -for such services as appropriate
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by -clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire -continuum of care
• Monitors patient's behavioral health medical care activities, regardless of -the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource -utilization and evaluation of services provided
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the behavioral health -case/disease management program efforts
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice -and current organization policies
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the -member is managed along the continuum of care
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in -the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes
• Completes other assigned functions as requested by management Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience
  • Master's Degree in a Behavioral Health, Nursing, and/or a related field
  • Active NJS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
  • Patient oriented
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized Desired Skills:
    • Experience in a Managed Care setting
    • Working knowledge of Case / Care Management principles
    • Working knowledge of principles of Utilization Management
    • Basic knowledge of healthcare contracts and Benefit Eligibility requirements
    • Knowledge of Hospital structures and Payment systems
    • Knowledge in the use of Intranet and Internet Applications
    • Microsoft Office Suite proficient

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