HCQU - Senior Behavioral Health Consultant

Partners For Quality, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Behavioral Health Consultant to enhance community support for individuals with behavioral health challenges. This role involves leading consultations, developing training programs, and advocating for access to behavioral health care. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Social Work or equivalent, along with significant experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Join a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Days Off

Wellness Days

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• MSW or related field with case management experience required.
• 5+ years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Behavioral Health Consultation for self-advocates and families.
• Develop training to enhance community behavioral health care.

Skills

Behavioral Health Consultation

Case Management

Training Development

Advocacy

Relationship Building

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licensure in related field

Tools

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Job description

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT: HCQU - Butler

POSITION: Senior Behavioral Health Consultant

STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week

SCHEDULE: Weekdays, 37.5 hours per week Flexible to meet the department needs

LOCATION: Butler, PA

Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for taking the lead related to Behavioral Health Consultation support for self-advocates, teams and families. Within this role the consultant will increase competency and capacity of behavioral health care in the community by offering support to all identified stakeholders. The Senior Behavioral Health Consultant will serve as a knowledge base of best practices within the field to optimize everyday life of those with intellectual disabilities and autism through education, technical assistance and collaboration.

• Assist in developing and implementing training which will increase competency and capacity of behavioral health care in the community setting.
• Complete Intensive Technical Assistance as assigned throughout nine counties. Milestone HCQU West covers the following counties: Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango.
• Quarterly update of regional behavioral health activities and resources at Management Oversight Committee.
• Assist with the review of behavioral and health practices and policy development in areas defined by the lead County and Managed Care Organization (MCO).
• Coordinate review of behavior health-related risk management processes.
• Analyze aggregate health patterns and trends with State, Regional, and other HCQU staff.
• Assist in the development of behavioral health related outcomes to measure effectiveness.
• Develop relationships and assist in the creation of structures and processes to maximize benefits available from Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) / Behavioral Health Organizations (BHO) and other community behavioral health resources.
• Advocacy, referral and facilitation of access to individualized needs-based behavioral health care.
• Assist in developing and distributing behavioral health-related informational materials to individuals and families.
• Develop relationships and assist with the coordination of Special Needs Units/Member Services Department of Managed Care entities to facilitate timely and successful meetings of behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate and assist in disseminating information on behavioral health best practices by State and Regional entities.
• Participate in regional/statewide committees or task force meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances.
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year.
• Wellness Days (2 per year).
• Sick Time.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match.

WORK PERKS

• Paid orientation and training.
• Free parking (select locations).
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

• Complete an employment application online.
• Email resumes: [e-mail].

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer.

EOE

Qualifications

• MSW or licensed in related field with case management/behavioral experience or equivalent in related experience or training.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism in a residential community or family home.
• Experience working with people with complex needs as identified in Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations. A minimum of five years required.
• Behavioral Health Specialist License, preferred.
• Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid vehicle insurance and registration.

Minimum Compensation

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $70,000.00/Yr.