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Community Health Plan of Washington · 4 days ago

Behavioral Health Transitions of Care Manager - Carceral Transitions

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$35.92/hr - $55.67/hr

Community Health Plan of Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Behavioral Health Transitions of Care Manager is responsible for pre-release planning and short-term case management of members releasing from correctional facilities, ensuring effective transitions back into community settings and connecting them with necessary resources and services.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Identifies, locates, and determines custody status of Community Health Plan of Washington’s (CHPW) justice involved members. Advocates on behalf of and facilitates coordination of resources required to help justice involved members reach optimum functional levels upon reentry to the community during transition and provides short-term case management

Works with the city and county jails, Department of Corrections facilities, and Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities and a multi-functional team to connect with providers, caregivers, contracted vendors, community resources, and health plan partners to assess the member's health status, identify care needs and ensure access to appropriate services to achieve positive health outcomes upon reentry to the community

Performs the primary functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy through collaboration with the member, city and county jails, Department of Corrections, and Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities and other health care resources involved in the member's transition post-release

Meets with the justice involved members via phone or video conferencing at city and county jails, Department of Corrections, and Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities

Maintains CM records and documents within the JIVA system

Telephonic participation in discharge planning meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences, when appropriate and necessary

Schedule medical, mental health, dental, and/or vision appointments in accordance with the members release date. Schedule transportation to appointments if required

Communicate with the members pertinent providers to discuss discharge plans and provide update on status

Coordinate with UM intake coordinators for referral authorizations of services indicated for release to the home setting, transitions to alternate level of care setting, and specialty visits as applicable

Other duties as assigned. Essential functions listed are not necessarily exhaustive and may be revised by the employer, at its sole discretion

Qualification

Behavioral health experienceRegistered Nurse licenseSocial Worker licenseCase Management CertificateCommunity resource knowledgeClinical assessment skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsProject management skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

You have background in behavioral health, experience working with diverse populations, or collaborating with justice involved individuals

You have experience with community resources such as Regional Centers, Medicaid mental health and substance abuse services

You have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience required

Have a current, unrestricted license in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Mental Health Professional required

Excellent clinical research and assessment skills

Ability to work independently

Strong project and work plan management skills

Knowledge of business processes and workflows

Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel as necessary

Ability to obtain an NPI number

Complete and successfully pass a criminal background check

Has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency

Vaccination requirement (CHPW offers a process for medical or religious exemptions)

Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements are considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation

Preferred

May have a Case Manager Certificate

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision

Telehealth app

Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts

Basic Life AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life, Critical Care, and Long-Term Care Insurance

401(k) Retirement and generous employer match

Employee Assistance Program and Mental Fitness app

Financial Coaching, Identity Theft Protection

Time off including PTO accrual starting at 17 days per year.

40 hours Community Service volunteer time

10 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays

Compassion time off, jury duty

Company

Community Health Plan of Washington

For over 30 years, Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) has been providing quality health care to Washington families and supporting your choices for health care.

Founded in 1992