Behavioral Health Advocate - Columbus, OH

Primary Responsibilities

• Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers offices
• Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction
• Support members with condition education, medication reviews, and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels
• Aid members with the transition from a care facility back to their home

Required Qualifications

• You must have 1 of the following licenses:
• Independently Licensed Mental Health Clinician with a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or marriage, or family counseling, or related mental health discipline
• A registered nurse (RN) who is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association) as a psychiatric nurse or mental health clinical nurse specialist
• A registered nurse (RN) who has a master's degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health and 2 years of supervised clinical experience and is licensed to practice as a psychiatric or mental health nurse if required by the state of practice.
• Licenses must be independent, active, and unrestricted in the state of Ohio
• 2+ years of post-licensure experience in a related mental health environment
• Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Access to high-speed internet and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home
• Driver's License, access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the Columbus, OH area
• Reside in or near Columbus, OH

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Medicaid population
• Community Mental Health experience
• Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience working with low-income populations
• Experience working with either Medicaid or Medicare funded programs
• Medical / Behavioral setting experience (i.e., hospital, managed care organization, or joint medical / behavioral outpatient practice)
• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Clinical training experience

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

Life Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

Emotional Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

Physical Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

Financial Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.