Education:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, or another relevant field
• Preferred Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, or another relevant field

Years of Experience:

• Required 2 years of experience in behavioral health management and/or acute behavioral health care setting focusing on outpatient/inpatient utilization, case management and discharge planning
• Preferred experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex bio-psychosocial needs
• Preferred experience in a managed care environment and experience in current case management as a licensed professional
• Preferred experience working in a post-acute care environment.

Preferred Relevant Licensures:

• License eligible Mental Health Counselor
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, PsyD
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)
• Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)
• Certified Social Worker (C-SW)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) (ACNP-BC)

Specialized Knowledge:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, family members, case managers, treating physicians, and community organizations.
• Must possess the clinical skills to engage individuals and families in helping relationships.
• Must be able to cope with the pressure of time limitations while respecting the needs of the patient and the requirements of the organization/department.
• Ability to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of information, perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change, and manage transitions effectively from task to task.
• Must possess a strong belief in an organizational culture that values optimal care and excellence practices, demonstrated through personal behavior and work ethic.
• Must possess a strong belief in diversity, health equity and inclusion, promoted through best practices with patients, as well as within the organization.
• Ability to travel, including valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance coverage according to company policy.
• Must possess the ability to present and explain complex material to physicians and other providers and member populations in a professional manner.