care manager

(program coordinator II)

Clark County HUMAN RESOURCES

1300 Franklin Street-5th Floor/PO Box 5000

Vancouver WA 98666-5000

360.397.2456

Clark County, Washington is a growing community with a population in excess of 403,500, including the City of Vancouver (population 152,900).  Located minutes north of Portland, Oregon and with easy access to the Columbia Gorge, Cascade Mountains, and Washington and Oregon Coasts, the region offers abundant cultural and recreational opportunities.  Clark County offers excellent livability and a relatively low cost of living.  There is no state income tax.

To apply:  Please visit the Clark County jobs web page at:  http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/employment/job-openings.html for the full job announcement and application instructions.

Location:                         Vancouver, WA

Department:                    Department of Community Services

Job Code:                        IRC6669

Job Type:                        Employee

Job Status:                      Full Time

Salary Information:          $4,506 - $6,417 per month

Filing Deadline:               Position will remain open until filled

Clark County Department of Community Services, Vancouver WA seeks candidates for a Care Manager position.

THE JOB

Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment of Clark County PIHP and state-funded members through telephone and computerized review. Respond to telephone inquiries from consumers and providers regarding benefits, eligibility, general and Medicaid enrollment and the process for accessing care. Manage psychiatric treatment of Clark County Medicaid and non-Medicaid consumers by reviewing cases to certify and monitor appropriate levels/elements of care. Responsible for entering relevant data and clinical information into computer. Provide support and guidance to contracted providers to assure alignment with Clark County RSN values and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered psychiatric nurse, Masters level mental health professional (license preferred). The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.  Minimum three years direct clinical experience with emphasis on acute psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. Experience required in the area of inpatient treatment and strongly preferred in the areas of crisis stabilization, residential/day treatment, and outpatient services.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of managed care and utilization review, ideally in a public mental health system. 

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Act as a liaison to contracted provider agencies to facilitate admission of clients to programs or provider agencies.
•  Receive and review clinical assessments and certify levels/elements of care.
• Authorize all treatment requests by reviewing clinical assessments, clinical “flags,” and treatment plans; through consultation and discussion, offer clinical opinions related to level of care, duration, and intensity of care. Provide ongoing review of all clinically “flagged” cases with symptom or outcome changes or those cases requesting or requiring a treatment change.
• Actively case manages mental health cases by concurrently reviewing all levels of treatment from assessment through aftercare to resolution of treatment.
• Use computerized database daily to support management of care.
• Consult with agency case managers/liaisons regarding level of care, quality of care and treatment planning on assessment, critical junctures, re-assessment and discharge.

SALARY

The salary range is $4,506 - $6,417 per month.  It is the general policy of the County to start employees in the lower or middle sections of the salary range.  Clark County provides a generous benefits package, which includes medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and retirement.  

How to Apply:

For complete details and to apply online, visit our website at http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/employment/job-openings.html 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person, sexual orientation/gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by law.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.