LTSS Care Manager - LPC, LCSW, LMHC, or Psych RN

## LTSS Care Manager - LPC, LCSW, LMHC, or Psych RNApply:
Corsicana-Texas(75110):
Waxahachie-Texas(75165):
Navarro-Texas(75109):
Full time:
Posted Today:
1662181
** Position

Purpose:

** Develops, assesses and coordinates holistic care management activities, with primary focus and support towards populations with significant mental/behavioral health needs, to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. Evaluates member service needs and develops or contributes to development of care plans/service plans, and educates members, their families and caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs.  
** Key Details:
** Texas licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or RN with behavioral health/psychiatric experience). Candidates should have 5+ years of behavioral health case management and care coordination experience, preferably in community or field-based settings.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST.
** Service Delivery area is near Corsicana, TX, Ennis, TX, Palmer, TX, Rice, TX, or Waxahachie, TX. Travel for member visits is required; mileage is reimbursed.*
* * Evaluates the needs of the most complex and high-risk members with mental/behavioral health needs, and recommends a plan of care for the best outcome
* Acts as liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies
* Supports members with primarily mental/behavioral health needs, such as those with (or a history of) major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, self-injurious behavior, psychiatric inpatient admissions, etc.
* Performs frequent home and/or other site visits (once a month or more) to assess member needs and coordinates resources, as required
* Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on topics such as preventive care, procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, prescribed medication treatment regimens, and healthcare benefits. Provides subject matter expertise and operational support for relevant mental and behavioral health-focused activities, such as the handling of crisis calls, mental health first aid training, field safety and de-escalation practices, psychotropic and other medication monitoring, etc
* Educates on and coordinates community resources, to include medical, behavioral and social services. Provides coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans (e.g., meals, employment, housing, transportation, or activities for daily living)
* Ensures appropriate referrals based on individual member needs and supports the identification of providers, specialists, and community resources. Ensures identified services are accessible to members
* Maintains accurate documentation and supports the integrity of care management activities in the electronic care management system. Works to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines as well as current state and federal guidelines
* Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Comply with all policies and standards
** Education/

Experience:

** Requires a Master's degree in Mental Health or Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing and requires 2 – 4 years of related experience.  
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* Preferred Experience:

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* * 3+ years of direct clinical behavioral health (post-graduate) experience in case management, care coordination, treatment planning, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, and/or…