Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate SED Waiver - Hays, KS

Primary Responsibilities

• Making patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care
• Obtaining information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
• Determining if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
• Managing inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
• Administering benefits and reviewing treatment plans
• Cooking benefits and transitions between various areas of care
• Identifying ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
• Developing and monitoring implementation of Person-Centered Service Plans
• Collaborating with Community Mental Health Centers to ensure member’s are receiving services and supports

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling; Licensed Ph.D., or Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
• Active, unrestricted license in Kansas: LP, LPC, LCP, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT, or RN in the state of Kansas
• 2+ years of post-license experience in a related mental health environment
• Proven intermediate Microsoft skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Live in or near Hays, KS, with access to reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service delivery area as needed (up to 50%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience working with the Medicaid population
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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