Care Manager, BH - Remote (Louisiana license required)

This is a remote position supporting Louisiana. Candidates must be licensed in Louisiana. Under general supervision, and in collaboration with other members of the clinical team, authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient and/or outpatient care settings. Collects and analyzes utilization data. Assists with discharge planning and care coordination. Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues, and participates in special quality improvement projects.

• Monitors inpatient and/or outpatient level of care services reputed company to mental health and substance abuse treatment to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness.
• Provides telephone triage, crisis reputed company and emergency authorizations as assigned.
• Performs reputed company reviews for inpatient and/or outpatient care and other levels of care as allowed by scope of practice and experience.
• In conjunction with providers and facilities, develops discharge plans and reputed company their implementation.
• Performs quality clinical reviews while educating and making appropriate interventions to advance the care of the member in treatment.
• Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and company policies and procedures, and criteria.
• Interacts with Physician Advisors to discuss clinical and authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis.
• Maintains an active work load in accordance with National Care Manager performance standards.
• Works with community agencies as appropriate. Proposes alternative plans of treatment reputed company requests for services do not meet medical necessity criteria.
• Participates in network development including identification and recruitment of quality providers as needed.
• Advocates for the patient to ensure treatment needs are met. Interacts with providers in a professional, respectful manner that facilitates the treatment process.

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Licensure is required for this position, specifically a reputed company license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements. One or more of the following licensure is required for this role with necessary degrees: CEAP, LMSW, LCSW, LSW, LPC or RN. Minimum 2 years experience post degree in reputed company, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting. Strong organization, time management and communication skills. Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers. Knowledge and experience in inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Knowledge of DSM V or most reputed company diagnostic edition. Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care. General Job Information Title Care Manager, BH - Remote (Louisiana license required) Grade 25 Work Experience - Required Clinical Work Experience - Preferred Education - Required Associate - Nursing, Bachelor's - Social Work, Master's - Social Work Education - Preferred License and Certifications - Required CEAP - Certified Employee Assistance Professional - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, LSW - Licensed Social Worker - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt, RN - Registered Nurse, State and/or Compact State Licensure - Care MgmtCare MgmtCare Mgmt License and Certifications - Preferred Salary Range Salary Minimum: $64,285 Salary Maximum: $102,855 This information reflects the anticipated reputed company salary range for this position based on reputed company national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based reputed company. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-reputed company factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. reputed company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, reputed company with and attest to the reputed company responsibilities and reputed company controls unique to their position; and reputed company with reputed company applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job