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Berkshire Health Systems Behavioral Health Care Coord in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator provides specialty case management to high-risk patients and families. This position collaborates directly with patients, patients’ families, physicians, school systems, and other care managers to assess the needs and strengths of high-risk patients and develops customized, proactive care plans that support patients’ optimal functional status and well-being.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
Experience:
2 years experience with a chronically ill population required. Background with all age populations preferred.
Demonstrated experience in the effective assessment and engagement of individuals with BH/SUD conditions.
Experience working in a healthcare setting as a member of a professional clinical team required.
Knowledge of community resources and supports, BH/SUD treatment as well as experience in referral for treatment, support and services is required.
Experience in providing evidence-based brief interventions to individuals with BH/SUD conditions including: Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, CBT and Problem Solving Tx.
Education and Training:
Master's Degree in social work or related clinical healthcare field required.
License, Certification & Registration:
LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required
Recovery Coach Certification preferred
Other Requirements:
Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with patients and their families.
Ability to follow the logical management of a member’s care throughout the continuum of care.
Possesses a basic understanding of applying clinical criteria when determining medical necessity.
Experience with care coordination.
Proven excellent leadership, and strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
Proven collaboration & negotiation skills with providers, patients, families, insurance organizations and government agencies.
Proven ability to work independently and adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change with resiliency.
Computer literacy required with ability to manage multiple open applications.
Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
Ability to work autonomously and with meeting goals for productivity.