Behavioral Health Ops Leader: UM & Care Coordination

CenCal Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 103,898 - 161,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Professional Development and Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off

Ten paid holidays per year

Alternative Transportation Incentives

Job summary

CenCal Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Operations Manager in Santa Barbara, CA. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of the Behavioral Health Utilization Management and Care Coordination team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effectiveness of care coordination practices.

Qualifications include a valid California license and supervisory experience in a managed care environment. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, active California license as an R.N., LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in managed care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily operations of the BH Utilization Management team.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators.
• Review and update policies for Care Coordination functions.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with IT on electronic health records development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Chronic condition management

Care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Utilization management

Education

California license as an R.N., LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC

2 years experience in managed care or county behavioral health

Job description

CenCal Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Operations Manager in Santa Barbara, CA. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of the Behavioral Health Utilization Management and Care Coordination team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effectiveness of care coordination practices.

Qualifications include a valid California license and supervisory experience in a managed care environment. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.