Care Manager- Psychologist

ICONMA; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Care Manager-Psychologist for a remote position. The role involves authorizing psychological testing services, providing assistance with mental health issues, and participating in quality improvement projects. Candidates should have a Doctoral Degree in a behavioral health field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The company offers health benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience administering psychological or neuropsychological testing requests.
• Minimum of 3 years post degree experience in psychiatric or substance abuse health care setting.
• Knowledge of DSM-V or the most current diagnostic edition.

Responsibilities

• Authorizes and reviews utilization of psychological testing services.
• Provides telephone triage and crisis intervention.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to function independently

Knowledge of community resources

Proficient with computer systems

Analytical skills for utilization problems

Education

Doctoral Degree in behavioral health related field

Job description

Overview

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Care Manager- Psychologist for their Remote location.

Responsibilities

• Authorizes and reviews utilization of psychological and neuropsychological testing services. Collects and analyzes utilization data. Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues and participates in special quality improvement projects in collaboration with the other members of the clinical team.
• Reviews psychological and neuropsychological testing requests to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness.
• Provides telephone triage, crisis intervention and emergency authorizations.
• Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and Client policies and procedures, and criteria.
• Interacts with the company Medical Directors and others to discuss clinical and authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis.
• Leads or participates in activities as requested that help improve Care Center performance, excellence and culture.
• Supports team members and participates in team activities to help build a high-performance team.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in behavioral health related field.
• Experience administering, evaluating and doing the analysis for psychological or neuropsychological testing requests. Experience writing complete psychological/neuropsychological evaluations and providing feedback to patients regarding the results and recommendations.
• Minimum of 3 years of post degree experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting for Care Managers with Ph.D., including utilization review.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers.
• Knowledge of and experience in inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–V) or most current diagnostic edition.
• Ability to function independently and as a team member.
• Proficient ability with computer systems.
• Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws