About the Role
Utilizes advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate member physical health and behavioral healthcare through assessment and care planning, direct provider coordination/collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal, cost-effective outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of member needs and eligibility, determining approach to case resolution.
- Apply clinical judgment to reduce risk factors and address complex clinical indicators impacting care planning.
- Perform crisis intervention with members experiencing a behavioral or medical crisis and refer them to appropriate providers.
- Provide crisis follow-up to ensure members receive appropriate treatment/services.
- Interpret applicable criteria and clinical guidelines to ensure appropriate administration of benefits.
- Consult with supervisors, Medical Directors, and other programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals.
- Present cases at case conferences to obtain a multidisciplinary view for optimal outcomes.
- Identify and escalate quality of care issues through established channels.
- Influence appropriate member care by speaking with medical and behavioral health professionals.
- Utilize influencing and motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement.
- Promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum health.
- Provide coaching, information, and support to empower members in making independent medical and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Help members actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
- Analyze utilization, self-report, and clinical data to identify comprehensive member needs.
- Develop and monitor established plans of care in collaboration with the member and their care team.
- Utilize case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
- Take and manage crisis calls.
Requirements
- Unencumbered Independent Behavioral Health clinical license in the state where they reside and work (LMHC, LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LMSW, LPC, LSW).
- 3+ years of direct clinical practice experience post masters degree (e.g., hospital setting or alternative care setting such as ambulatory care or outpatient clinic/facility).
- 3+ years minimum of Behavioral Health experience.
- Willing to work standard business hours in EST or CST.
Skills
- Advanced clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Assessment
- Care planning
- Provider coordination/collaboration
- Psychosocial wraparound services
- Crisis intervention
- Influencing skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Coaching
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Managed care/utilization review
- Ability to take and manage crisis calls
Work Type
- Full time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of direct clinical practice experience post masters degree
- 3+ years minimum of Behavioral Health experience
Education Level
- Master’s degree in Behavioral/Mental Health or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $54,095.00 - $116,760.00
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
About the Company
- We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.
- At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do.
- Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
- Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
