LCPC, LCSW, RN - Foster Care, Care Manager

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Carbondale - 1175

E. Main St (10409) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
1621593

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

NOTE:

This is mostly remote role provides care coordination services to DCFS Youth-In-Care and Former Youth-In-Care (ages 0-21) with less than 10% travel for rare home visits and quarterly in-person team meetings in the territory listed below. Preference will be given to applicants with past experience working with traumatized/abused youth and/or DCFS and who reside in one of the following southern Illinois counties:
Madison, Bond, Fayette, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Lawrence, Richland, Clay, Marion, Washington, Clinton, St Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Perry, Jefferson, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, White, Hamilton, Franklin, Jackson, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Johnson, Union Alexander, Pulaski, or Massac. Nearby cities include:
Vandalia, Fairview Heights, Belleville, O'Fallon, Centralia, East St Louis, Carbondale.

Additional Details:  
• Department:  Youth Care Care Management  
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Schedule:

M-F, 8-4:30 or 5 pm CT.

• Caseload:  DCFS Youth-In-Care and Former Youth-In-Care (ages 0-21) / Foster Care.

** Position

Purpose:

** Develops, assesses, and facilitates complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs members to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes including personalized care plans and education for members and their families related to mental health and substance use disorder.
* Evaluates the needs of the member via phone or in-home visits related to the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the care plan/service plan for the best outcome, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
* May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
* Develops ongoing care plans for members with high level acuity and works to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care including mental health and substance use disorders
* Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers, community resources, and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members
* Monitors care plans/service plans and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs
* Facilitates care coordination and collaborates with appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely access to needed care or services
* Collects, documents, and maintains member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators
* Provides education to members and their families on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
* Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all policies and standards.
** Education/

Experience:

** Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.

** License/Certification:
*** Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required
* For Illinois Youth Care plan only:
Graduate degree and independently licensed behavioral health clinician (e.g. LCSW, LCPC, PsyD) in Illinois or Bachelor’s Degree and IL RN licensure. Must…