Behavioral Health Care Coord
Great Barrington-MA-01230-United States
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
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The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator provides specialty case management to high-risk patients and families. This position collaborates directly with patients, patients’ families, physicians, school systems, and other care managers to assess the needs and strengths of high-risk patients and develops customized, proactive care plans that support patients’ optimal functional status and well-being.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
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2 years experience with a chronically ill population required. Background with all age populations preferred.
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Demonstrated experience in the effective assessment and engagement of individuals with BH/SUD conditions.
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Experience working in a healthcare setting as a member of a professional clinical team required.
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Knowledge of community resources and supports, BH/SUD treatment as well as experience in referral for treatment, support and services is required.
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Experience in providing evidence-based brief interventions to individuals with BH/SUD conditions including: Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, CBT and Problem Solving Tx.
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Education and Training:
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Master's Degree in social work or related clinical healthcare field required.
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License, Certification & Registration:
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LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required
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Recovery Coach Certification preferred
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Other Requirements:
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Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with patients and their families.
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Ability to follow the logical management of a member’s care throughout the continuum of care.
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Possesses a basic understanding of applying clinical criteria when determining medical necessity.
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Experience with care coordination.
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Proven excellent leadership, and strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
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Proven collaboration & negotiation skills with providers, patients, families, insurance organizations and government agencies.
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Proven ability to work independently and adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change with resiliency.
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Computer literacy required with ability to manage multiple open applications.
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Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
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Ability to work autonomously and with meeting goals for productivity.
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