What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional Counselor position at IMCS?
Job Title: Behavioral Health Professional
Duration: 6 months Contract (Potential to Extend)
Location: Remote - Austin/ Corpus Christi, TX
Desired Start Date: 2/3/2025
End Date: 7/14/2025
Shift Type: 8am-5pm
Pay rate : $32 - $35 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Day-to-day responsibilities of this the role and a description of the project (Outside of Workday JD):
- Staff will be responsible for managing a caseload of 75-85 members on the health plan ages 3-21.
- They will conduct regular outreach (default monthly) and will perform assessments yearly and as needed to determine needs, care gaps, current services, satisfaction of services, and provide education to members and families of members on the health plan.
- They will then coordinate any needed or existing care and monitor care for satisfaction and member for progress throughout the year.
- Yearly assessments will be conducted each year and as needed per change of condition and will be in person at member’s home or in an agreed upon public location that ensures HIPAA compliance.
- Staff will complete monthly calls and visits (telehealth or in person per member choice) to all members on caseload unless a different frequency of outreach is established and documented.
- Staff will work to remedy and circumvent member issues with providers when they arise. Staff will document all interactions in a timely manner as directed by internal work processes.
- Staff will staff appropriate cases with leadership when guidance is needed.
- Staff will provide follow up following member discharge from hospital to assess for needs, provide education, and coordinate services.
- Staff will work with local waivers, clinics, providers, and community entities to connect member with services covered and not covered by health plan.
- Staff will maintain license and complete all activities required for this. Staff will communicate with leadership regarding any questions or need for assistance with any assigned duties.
Required Skills/ Experience:
- Case mgmt. experience 1-2 years
- Working with pediatric population in Behavioral health setting 1-2 years
Preferred Skills/ Experience:
- Case mgmt. experience 3 years; Healthcare experience
- Ability to build rapport with pediatric members and families
Education Requirement:
- Master’s in social work/ counseling
- Bachelor’s only if RN
Certification
LCSW, LPC, RN
Salary : $32 - $35
