Remote Behavioral Health Care Manager - Youth (ID)

Magellan Health, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Magellan Health, Inc. is seeking a Care Manager, BH - Youth, for remote work supporting Idaho licensure. The role requires Idaho licensure and a license in the resident state if not in Idaho.

You will work under general supervision with the clinical team to authorize/utilize mental health and substance abuse services in inpatient/outpatient settings, and to collect/analyze utilization data. You will also assist with discharge planning, care coordination, and member support for mental

Qualifications

• Licensure in Idaho required; if residing outside Idaho, licensure in home state also required.
• Minimum 2 years post-degree experience in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric or substance abuse settings.
• Knowledge of utilization management procedures and DSM-V or current edition.

Responsibilities

• Authorize and review utilization of mental health and substance abuse services in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Collect and analyze utilization data and assist with discharge planning and care coordination.
• Provide member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Monitors level of care to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness.
• Provide telephone triage, crisis intervention, and emergency authorizations as assigned.
• Develop discharge plans with providers and oversee implementation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate - Nursing

Bachelor's - Social Work

Master's - Social Work

Job description

Magellan Health, Inc. is seeking a Care Manager, BH - Youth, for remote work supporting Idaho licensure. The role requires Idaho licensure and a license in the resident state if not in Idaho.

You will work under general supervision with the clinical team to authorize/utilize mental health and substance abuse services in inpatient/outpatient settings, and to collect/analyze utilization data. You will also assist with discharge planning, care coordination, and member support for mental