Behavioral Health Advocate

This role involves overseeing initial inpatient admission for psychiatric and substance dependency patients, conducting patient assessments, and determining appropriate care levels. Responsibilities administering benefits, reviewing treatment plans, coordinating transitions across care settings, and obtaining outpatient treatment information from providers. It requires working in a fast-paced environment with diverse populations, achieving measurable results, and acting quickly. Qualifications a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related fields, or a licensed Ph.D., with a current, unrestricted license to practice in California. Preferred experience inpatient care, dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse), and coordinating benefits across multiple resources. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is advantageous. Key skills strong assessment, care coordination, and communication abilities, with a focus on delivering equitable, high-quality behavioral health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr