Foster Care Case Manager

IMCS Group; Kansas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Care Manager specializing in Foster Care for a 3-month contract with potential extension. In this remote position, the candidate will manage care for members in Sedgwick County, focusing on behavioral health needs, creating personalized care plans, and ensuring timely access to services. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in behavioral health or social work, or an RN qualification, with 2 to 4 years of experience in Child Welfare and Mental Health.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Foster Care Youth and individuals with mental illness.
• Must have a Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, etc.) or RN.
• 2-4 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates complex care management activities for mental and behavioral health.
• Coordinates care plans and monitors members’ statuses.
• Educates members and families about healthcare options and benefits.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Trauma informed care

Child Welfare

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health or social work

RN from an Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $43.00/hr

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Job Title: Care Manager - Foster Care

Duration: 03 months Contract (Potential to Extend or Convert)

Location: Remote with 50% Travel– Sedgwick County, Kansas, and surrounding counties.

Shift Type: 8am-5pm

Job Duties:

• This is a remote position with up to 50% travel meeting with members in their home and providers within Sedgwick and surrounding counties.

• Develops, assesses, and facilitates complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs members to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes including personalized care plans and education for members and their families related to mental health and substance use disorder.

• Evaluates the needs of the member via phone or in-home visits related to the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the care plan/service plan for the best outcome, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs

• May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources

• Develops ongoing care plans for members with high level acuity and works to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care including mental health and substance use disorders

• Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers, community resources, and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members

• Monitors care plans/service plans and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs

• Facilitates care coordination and collaborates with appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely access to needed care or services

• Collects, documents, and maintains member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators

• Provides education to members and their families on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs

• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner

Skills:

• Experience in Behavioral Health, trauma informed care, experience with working with individuals w/ mental illness

• Experience working with Foster Care Youth, Child Welfare, Mental Health

• Understanding of documentation and understanding of Community Mental Health Centers

• Must have good driving record due to member visits

Licensure Required:

Licensed Master Social Worker (Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required)

Education:

Required: Master Social Worker or RN (Requires a master’s degree in behavioral health or social work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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