Senior Mental Health Utilization Supervisor

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks a Hospital and Mental Health Residential (HMHR) Treatment Utilization Management Supervisor to lead a MH Care Authorizers team and oversee utilization management for residential and high-intensity programs.

The role participates in the Utilization Management Committee, directs QA activities, ensures medical necessity standards, and coordinates care transitions to progress patients through levels of care, all while advancing

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus independent license in a relevant field.
• Mental Health Professional credential required.
• Experience with publicly funded behavioral health services.
• Ability to lead operations and coordinate care across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead MH Care Authorizers to ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Participate in the BHRD Utilization Management Committee.
• Direct quality assurance activities and site visits.
• Lead data collection and reporting for utilization and care transitions.
• Align workflows to promote equity and social justice in care.

Skills

Leadership

Utilization Management

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or related field with independent license

Mental Health Professional credential

Job description

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks a Hospital and Mental Health Residential (HMHR) Treatment Utilization Management Supervisor to lead a MH Care Authorizers team and oversee utilization management for residential and high-intensity programs.

The role participates in the Utilization Management Committee, directs QA activities, ensures medical necessity standards, and coordinates care transitions to progress patients through levels of care, all while advancing