Healthcare Consultant II - Texas Star Kids

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal, cost-effective outcomes. Complete comprehensive assessments with members and families, create an individual service plan to meet members’ needs, complete in person visits, monitor members’ progress and assess member needs through telephonic review.

Skills:

• Field Experience with Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Bilingual
• Crisis intervention skills preferred.
• Managed care/utilization review experience preferred.
• Case management and discharge planning experience preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Licensed master level clinician required, degree being social work or counseling