Behavioral Health Case Manager

Edwards, Colorado


Employer: Vail Health Technician Healthsource
Industry: 
Salary: $62429 per year
Job type: Full-Time

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

About the opportunity:

This position will be responsible for comprehensive case management and care coordination to ensure a consistent and coordinated delivery of services for high-risk, high-acuity mental health consumers in Eagle County. The goal of the Behavioral Health Case Manager position is to reduce barriers to care, work directly with the client to improve the mental health outcomes through supportive case management, access to services to address social determinants of health and behavioral health, early intervention, risk reduction, client education and empowerment. The Behavioral Health Case Manager will work within the context of a client-centered, recovery-oriented, wraparound approach, in partnership with mental health providers, agencies and physicians to promote timely access to needed care and services, comprehension and continuity of care, client empowerment and the enhancement of client and family wellbeing.

What you will do:
  1. Client assessment of clinical need, level of care and associated factors that may impact care (i.e. SDoH)
  2. Care coordination with mental health and medical providers to improve access and continuity of care (may include home visits, assistance in attending appointments or other activities that support continuity of care)
  3. Convening care coordination meetings with providers when necessary to support the needs of the client
  4. Care plan development and goal setting
  5. Facilitation of referrals and coordination with community resource providers
  6. Client (and family) skill building - teach skills and help increase client self-sufficiency
  7. Updating and maintaining client records
  8. Tracking client outcomes
  9. Client advocacy
  10. Outreach, engagement and relationship building with medical, mental health and community providers
  11. Attendance and engagement in outreach and educational events
  12. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:
  • At least one year of experience in a human services, behavioral health, or related field, required.
  • Understanding of Colorado laws and regulations as they relate to the mental health practices, privacy, confidentiality, supervision, and ethical delivery of care, preferred.
  • Experience with ensuring accurate and timely data collection and data reporting to include Medicaid billing or reporting requirements, preferred.
  • Direct experience working with diverse populations, preferred.
  • Experience with behavioral health specific electronic mental recording, including documentation standards, coding requirements, and minimum standards of care, preferred.
  • Understanding of the American Psychological Association (APA) ethical codes and applicable statutes, preferred.
  • Experience in HIPAA and privacy laws with specific understanding of Part 2/42 CFR restrictions.
  • Rural behavioral health experience with specific knowledge of resources and community agencies specific to Eagle County, preferred.
  • Bilingual, strongly preferred.

License(s):
  • Current, valid driver's license and ability to pass Vail Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria required

Certification(s):
  • N/A

Computer / Typing:
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements
    for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:
  • Bachelor's in human services or related field required. Master's degree in social work, or related human services preferred.


Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay:

$62,429 — $93,665 USD


Created: 2024-06-28
Reference: 5217130004
Country: United States
State: Colorado
City: Edwards


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