Behavioral Health Coordinator

AmeriHealth Caritas; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care organization as a Behavioral Health Coordinator, responsible for liaising between the Division of Medicaid and behavioral health providers. You will coordinate member care needs, ensure compliance with PROMISE requirements, and drive best practices in a remote role with travel in Delaware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in behavioral health/human services.
• Active Delaware Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating member care needs with behavioral health providers.
• Developing processes for healthcare coordination.
• Maintaining relationships with behavioral health services.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of behavioral health

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Access

Job description

Role Overview

The Behavioral Health Coordinator is responsible for acting as a liaison and support person between the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) and the Case Management team, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), and Behavioral Health providers. The Coordinator will also be responsible for outreach activities with members and providers and documenting all activities in the electronic case management documentation system.

Work Arrangement

• This is a remote field-based position requiring travel within Delaware, mainly Kent and Sussex Counties.
  

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Member care needs with BH Providers.
• Developing processes to coordinate behavioral healthcare between Primary Care Physicians and Behavioral Health Providers.
• Participating in identifying best practices for BH in a primary care setting.
• Coordinating behavioral care with medically necessary services.
• Being knowledgeable of the PROMISE requirements and coordinating with PROMISE providers to effectuate the requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with behavioral health and substance use disorder providers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with behavioral health and substance use disorder providers.
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 yearsprior experience in behavioral health/human services required; or other equivalent background and experience that would translate well to this position.

Licensure

• Active Delaware Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS Access is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 25% throughout the state of DE.
• Valid driver’s license.

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together, we can build healthier communities. We'd like to hear from you if you want to make a difference.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with over 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com .

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