Job Overview
$10,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible position!!
**POSITION IS PRIMARILY TRIAGE, ASSESSMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION CLINICAL WORK, OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FROM HOME, 4 10 HR SHIFT OPTIONS
Ensure that consumers obtain appropriate mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment by providing clinical screening and triage, clinical consultation, and/or authorization of behavioral health services to appropriate Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington staff and contracted community providers.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for assuring consumers obtain the appropriate mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment.
Provides clinical screening and triage, clinical consultation, and/or authorization of behavioral health services to appropriate KFHPW staff and contracted community providers.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum two (2) years of recent, continuous post-masters experience treating or coordinating care of patients with behavioral health problems.
Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education
Master’s degree in behavioral sciences. License, Certification, Registration
Unencumbered license to practice in the mental health field in the state of Washington either as a Certified Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or Social Worker required by date of hire/transfer.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of DSM IV.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Knowledge of managed care treatment philosophy and treatment modalities.
Familiarity with a broad range of diagnosis and age groups.
Familiarity with mental health and chemical dependency levels of intensity.
Treatment Planning and utilization management skills.
Crisis management skills.
Computer skills in a Windows environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Utilization management experience is preferred.
Job Schedule:
Job Category: Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
