Overview
Provides clinical information and education for inbound calls and outbound calls; triages behavioral health crisis calls. Uses established protocols and independent professional judgment. Documents assessment, plans, interventions and results.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming telephone calls and triage behavioral health needs
- Document calls and actions using standard computer software applications
- Provide resources and education to non-licensed behavioral health staff
- Schedule and make follow-up calls to provide care facilitation
- Promote recovery concepts and inspire hope
- Work with other internal and external agency personnel to meet callers\' needs
- Provide professional assessments and interventions within the scope of relevant licensure
- Provide information and behavioral health education to callers
- Perform other duties as assigned; comply with all policies and standards
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred
- 2-4 years (or 1+ year per Centene version) of Behavioral Health experience in crisis interventions, case management, behavioral interventions, therapy, assessment and intake, or related area
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or data entry systems)
- Strong data entry, typing, call documentation, and customer service skills including active listening
- Experience in telephonic counseling and/or managed care setting preferred
License/Certification
- Must have one of the following licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Psychologist; Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor; Licensed Associate Counselor; Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor; Licensed Masters Social Worker; Registered Nurse
Additional Notes
Shift time is M-F 8-4 Arizona time. Candidates can be anywhere in the US.
EEO
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”