Psychiatric Clinical Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manages assigned caseload of complex cases;
• Applies specialized training/knowledge to the assessment of cases;
• Provides technical insight and advice;
• Reviews, records, and analyzes medical records and treatment plans data and compares duration control guidelines and clarifies functional inconsistencies;
• Provides recommendations to team regarding employee's current or potential functional abilities;
• Develops goal-focused return-to-work plans; addresses barriers for return to work;
• Facilitates communication between employee, physician and employer and partners with all parties to achieve a positive outcome;
• Follows established claim policies and practices to resolve claims issues.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Social Work if Registered Nurse will accept associate degree or higher with current RN state license;
• Must have 2+ years of experience in Psych (BSN Preferred);
• 2+ years of experience in inpatient or intensive outpatient or outpatient therapy in a clinical setting;
• Licensure in Clinical Psychology or Social Work;
• Solid verbal and written communication skills;
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills;
• Deep and broad technical knowledge of medical conditions, prognosis, and treatment;
• Basic understanding of the disability contract, its key provisions, and the implication of those provisions;
• 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Disability insurance or workers compensation case management, private rehabilitation risk management, occupational health, or rehabilitation facility is highly preferred;
• Experience in psychiatric clinical specialist role.

Benefits

We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetLife, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. At MetLife we want to keep our employees safe and healthy and encourage proactive self-care. That’s why we are offering free flu shots to full-time employees in the US. This offer is extended to part-time employees in certain locations. Please contact your HR representative for details.

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