Clinical Social Workers for Great Managed Care Company

ValueOptions, the nation?s largest managed behavioral healthcare company, is seeking a career oriented Care Manager professional for its New York City Office.

 

The Care Manager provides assessments, referrals and counseling.  Conducts telephone assessments, collecting sufficient data to make appropriate referral and certification decision for emergency/urgent referrals that require alternate levels of care.  Collaborates with providers to determine alternate levels of care and to facilitate transfers to network facilities and providers whenever possible.  Facilitates coordination of care with other care managers to assure continuity of care.  Evaluates clinical appropriateness of treatment using professional knowledge within VOI clinical and worksite guidelines and renders certification decisions or seeks consultations for non-certification decisions.

 

?Education: Psychiatric nursing degree (RN), a PhD in psychology, OR a Masters in clinical social work.
?Licensures:  New York State Licensure in a mental health related field (RN, MFT, Ph.D., LCSW/LMSW, etc) is required.
?Relevant Work Experience:  3-5 years experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment.  Experience in settings that include inpatient, partial, and /or outpatient care is required. 


 

ValueOptions offers a competitive benefit and compensation package and opportunities for professional and personal growth.  Along with up to 4 weeks of vacation, paid holidays and a second to none work enivronment.

 

Interested candidates should apply online at the following URL:

https://v2.projectix.com/fhc/jobboard/redirect.aspx?__JobID=16248

 



 

through ValueOptions website at:

www.valueoptions.com

 

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