Description: Our client is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Care Advocate for this remote, long-term contract assignment. The budget has this running at least through the end of the year,
This job will have the following responsibilities:
Perform telephonic reviews, obtain relevant clinical information from behavioral health providers, determine appropriate levels of care, and administer public behavioral health benefits.
Perform brief crisis assessment and triage for participants and/ or family members calling into the crisis call queue.
Perform initial and continued stay requests for authorization on assigned level of care. Which may include Behavioral Health (BH), PRP, or substance use disorder (SUD) services submitted through a provider portal.
Obtain additional information from providers on BH, PRP or (SUD) requests for treatment as needed.
Cover crisis line/precert for acute levels of care on holidays.
Coordinate transitions between various levels of care.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Independently Licensed master's degree level clinician in: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage or Family Counseling; OR Licensed psychologist; OR Registered Nurse with Behavioral Health experience.
Current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of Maryland.
2+ years of experience in behavioral health.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, growing team doing good work.
For immediate consideration, please email a resume to Mark Bondi at mbondi@judge.com
Thank you.
Contact: mbondi@judge.com
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