Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Atlanta, GA

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As a Behavioral/Mental Health Care Advocate you will be responsible for case management and utilization review of behavioral health and substance abuse cases. You'll have a direct impact on the lives of our members as you recommend and manage the appropriate level of care throughout the entire treatment plan.
 
This position requires the ability to work Monday through Friday,  9:00am to 6:00pm.   No holidays, nights, weekends required.  The employee will be allowed to telecommute on a part - time basis.  The office is located in the Riveredge/Sandy Spring area. To get better insight to this role and determine if it is the right fit for you, click here to view the Realistic Job Preview:  http://uhg.hr/socialworkerrjp   
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Focus on initial inpatient admission for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care
Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
Administer benefits and review treatment plans
Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of care
Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas

Required Qualifications:

Independently Licensed Master's degree - level clinician in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling
Active and unrestricted license:  LCSW, LPC, PhD or RN with behavioral health experience
3+ years of demonstrated experience in a related mental health environment
Inpatient experience
Computer literacy with MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
Must have the ability to talk on the phone and type at the same time
Demonstrated telephonic / office - based experience
Preferred Qualifications:      

Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
Managed Care experience
Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients 
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