Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates options and services to meet an individual's behavioral health needs. Applies knowledge of applicable regulations, identifies resources (internal or community partners) and eliminates barriers where possible. Provides care management interventions and seamless support across transitions of care. Works with cases that have a low to moderate level of service intensity.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services' self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field required.
Current unencumbered Oregon credential/licensure in one (1) of the following required:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).
Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA).
Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW).
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
One (1) year clinical experience required.
Experience or training in the following required:
Health care delivery systems and/or managed care patients.
Computer applications including electronic documentation (e.g., MS Office, EPIC, Clinical Care Advanced).
Experience in the following preferred:
Case management.
Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations and health plan benefit structure and policy.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days (0800-1700) occasional weekends, contract ending 4/30/24
State License Details:
Not Needed
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
Behavioral Health
Sub Specialty:
Social Worker-Clinical
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required:
No