Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs in Racine, WI

TEAM Wellness Corporation is looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide assessment, planning, coordination of care, and advocacy on behalf of individuals that are experiencing major life problems. As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will be responsible for providing telephonic, video, and/or on-site case management and face-to-face short-term Mental Health Coaching to individuals, couples, and families as well as working collaboratively with clients to build and sustain a support structure so client(s) can be successful. You will focus on identifying and propagating client(s) strengths and resources. There is an emphasis on being flexible in the type and duration of interventions used to assist the client(s) and a holistic approach to understanding client issues. This position requires you to engage in the on-call rotation which will include assisting with after-hours crisis situations and onsite interventions.

This position is Monday-Friday, Full Time/In-Office. The Behavioral Health Clinician's salary is $65,000 - $78,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Office location: Milwaukee, WI with regular travel to Port Washington, WI.

Education:

Master's Degree in corresponding field with active license to provide mental health and substance use disorder clinical services.

Experience:

Behavioral health and substance use disorder clinical service experience highly preferred, although new Graduates will be considered.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provide short-term solution-focused Mental Health Coaching services within the scope of the client's plan contract.

Assist with crisis calls and provide crisis intervention.

Collaborate with TEAM's Nurse Case Managers and Care Coordinators to ensure fully integrated clinical support.

Provide evaluations for clients referred on a mandated/formal basis by Organizations and communicate per TEAM guidelines with referents regarding compliance with recommendations.

Provide professional management consultation to stakeholders for accounts

Facilitate referrals/appointments with best-in-class providers and support clients/patients through ambivalence and motivation.

Conduct behavioral health utilization reviews. Review and assess cases for eligibility, benefits and limits, medical necessity and ongoing appropriate level of care.

Initiate outreach calls, conduct needs assessment and provide case management services.

Establish knowledge of clients/patient's health benefits/coverage/payer information to ensure proper referrals.

Act as liaison and coordinate with community provider(s) to create action plan of care and transition/discharge plan for clients. Gain knowledge of community programs and resources available to clients/patients within their benefit plan.

Discuss cases that do not meet medical necessity criteria/utilization concerns with care team members and Clinical Supervisor.

Maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the performance of duties.

Attend clinical meetings, staff meetings, developmental activities and 1:1 meetings with Behavioral Health Manager.

Participate in required educational programs and actively demonstrate self-directed learning and continuing education to enhance professional development in areas of licensure and as pertaining to rote/responsibilities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The Behavioral Health Clinician position is an exempt position and includes benefits such as the following:

401 (k) and 401 (k) Matching

Low-Deductible Health and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Liability and malpractice insurance

License Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Clinical Supervision Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Free Parking

Paid time off

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following qualifications:

Computer and internet navigation skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and electronic medical records software.

Flexible in handling after hours crises and working under pressure.

Work effectively with cross-cultural situations.

Collaborate with internal teams and external staff, facilities, clients, clients' families, and providers to facilitate quality and efficient client care.