Clinical Case Manager, Behavioral Health

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. Position Summary The Clinical Case Manager, Behavioral Health, is responsible for driving and supporting care management and care coordination activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating). The CCM, BH, 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 wrap-around services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal, cost-effective outcomes. Position Responsibilities Responsible for telephonic and/or face-to-face assessment, planning, implementing and coordinating care management activities with members to ensure that their medical and behavioral health needs are met and to enhance the member's overall wellness. Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented and facilitate short and long-term outcomes as well as identify opportunities to enhance a member's overall health through integration. Through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive assessments of member's needs and recommends an approach to case resolution by meeting needs in alignment with their benefit plan and available internal and external programs and services. Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and address complex clinical and social indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues. Completes assessments that take into account information from various sources to address all conditions including co-morbidity and multiple diagnoses that impact functionality and the member's restrictions/limitations. Analyzes utilization, self-report and clinical data available to consolidate information and begin to identify comprehensive member needs. Using advanced clinical skills, performs crisis intervention with members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and refers them to the appropriate clinical providers for thorough assessment and treatment, as clinically indicated. Provides crisis follow-up to members to help ensure they are receiving the appropriate treatment and services. Applies and interprets applicable criteria and clinical guidelines, standardized case management plans, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member's needs to ensure appropriate administration of benefits. Serves as a single point of contact for members and assists members to remediate immediate and acute gaps in care and access. Using a holistic approach, consults with managers, medical directors and/or other physical/behavioral health support staff and providers to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives. Presents cases at case conferences/rounds to obtain a multidisciplinary view in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Works collaboratively with the members' interdisciplinary care team. Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels. Ability to speak to medical and behavioral health professionals to influence appropriate member care. Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and discern their health status and health needs based on key questions and conversation. Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices. Helps member actively and knowledgeably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making. In collaboration with the member and their care team develops and monitors established plans of care to meet the member's goals. Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures. Facilitates clinical handoffs during transitions of care. Ability to be highly organized and self-driven and have effective time management skills without direct supervision. Ability to travel to surrounding counties. Monday-Friday with ability to work two (2) evenings a week to 9 pm CST. Required Qualifications 3-5 years of direct clinical practice experience post‑master's degree, e.g., hospital setting or alternative care setting such as ambulatory care or outpatient clinic/facility. 2+ years' experience using personal computer, keyboard navigation, navigating multiple systems and applications; and using MS Office Suite applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Crisis intervention skills. Preferred Qualifications Managed care/utilization review experience preferred. Case management and discharge planning experience preferred. Experience providing care to Native American population preferred. CCM Certification. Education Minimum of a Master's degree in Behavioral/Mental Health or related field. Unencumbered Behavioral Health clinical license in the state of Texas. Licensed mental health professional – Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LFP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with current unencumbered license. Successfully complete the Behavioral Health Case Manager certification training provided through the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services within 6 month of hire date. Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40 Type: Full time Pay Range: $60,522.00 - $129,615.00 This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 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. Great benefits for great people. We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. 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