Behavioral Health Care Manager II

About the role

Join our team as a full-time Behavioral Health Care Manager II at INTEGRIS Health Arcadia Trails in Edmond, OK.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health case management and behavioral health rehabilitation services.
• Requires population-specific competencies and mandated training by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on patient contact level.
• Provides therapeutic services including rehabilitation group therapy and case management.
• Conducts pre-screening telephonic interviews to determine candidacy for intensive residential treatment.
• Facilitates scheduling of on-site intake assessments with medical and behavioral health teams.
• Assists licensed behavioral health professionals with family and patient screening using standardized assessments.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team and team conferences.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, family members, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and external agencies.
• Facilitates meetings for plan of care discussion, community resources, and discharge planning.
• Conducts follow-up telephone interviews at 3, 6, 9, and 12-month intervals using standardized assessment tools.
• Documents group therapeutic activities in the electronic medical record.
• Consults with community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management, advocacy, and follow-up.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community partners; confirms receipt of referrals.
• Schedules and coordinates psychological testing, community resources, and vocational referrals as needed.
• Works exclusively with adult patients.
• Does not supervise staff.
• Reports to the Director of Clinical Services.
• Mental health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients using the CAPE System.
• May have additional physical demands or respiratory fit test requirements.
• Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals, and physical danger from disturbed/irate patients.
• Must follow standard precautions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years of experience in mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
• Education: Candidates must meet one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a behavioral health-related field (psychology, social work, nursing, drug and alcohol counseling) from an accredited college or university.
  • Bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university and a current certification from the U.S. Psychiatric Rehab Association (USPRA).
  • Bachelor's degree in any field with proof of active progression toward obtaining a clinical licensure.
  • Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• License/Certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state.
  • If not a Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager II with the ODMHSAS, certification must be achieved within 3 months of hire date. Failure to obtain certification after two attempts within 3 months may result in termination.
  • Must have a current Oklahoma State Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the insurance carrier (if operating a vehicle for work).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a behavioral health-related field (psychology, social work, nursing, drug and alcohol counseling).