Clinical Care Reviewer (County Care Management Manager, Local Government) - Fayette County MH/ID

Overview Step into a role where your clinical expertise fuels meaningful change! Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration has an immediate opening for a Clinical Care Reviewer. In this role, you will support individuals in need of psychiatric, behavioral health, drug, and alcohol treatment services and help enrich lives by providing choice and access to resources that encourage hope, independence, and recovery. Description of Work As a Clinical Care Reviewer, you will gather clinical information, provide guidance on available services, and help consumers connect with needed support. Key duties include: Information Gathering: Collect demographic and clinical details by telephone to support accurate authorization and referral decisions. Service Education: Explain benefits, treatment options, community resources, and the managed care system to consumers. Case Review: Evaluate psychiatric and substance use cases and consult with supervisors when making certification decisions. Care Coordination: Work with families, providers, and other care managers to support continuity of behavioral health services. Record Maintenance: Document all required information in automated systems and client records according to program standards. Program Participation: Attend rounds, seminars, and training sessions to maintain required knowledge and credentials. Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment. Work hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework: Not available for this position. Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases. Qualifications Minimum two years of professional mental health clinical experience and possession of an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, OR A master’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or counseling plus two years of professional mental health clinical experience. Special Requirements Active license issued by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in one of the following areas: Social Work: 20001‑Social Worker, 20010‑Clinical Social Worker, 20020‑Marriage and Family Therapist, 20030‑Professional Counselor Psychology: 26001‑Psychologist Nursing: 18001‑Registered Nurse, 18040‑Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, 18170‑Clinical Nurse Specialist Meet Pennsylvania residency requirement. Hiring preference may be given to candidates who live within Fayette County. Must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. A conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as it seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Veteran Preference Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) TRS is available for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals by contacting 711. Accommodations If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania