Team Lead BH/SUD Complex Care

Job Summary:

The Team Lead, Behavioral Health/Complex Care is responsible for providing support, direction, and assistance to the Case Management staff.

Essential Functions:

• Give effective and timely feedback to staff in regard to performance outcomes and progress toward goals
• Monitor work allocation to maximize output and effectiveness of staff
• Provide daily oversight of scheduling and attendance of personnel
• Monitor performance of staff members through ongoing audit process
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring, coaching and disciplinary action as needed
• Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with personnel
• Coordinate team-specific orientation and training
• Manage inbound referrals to CM and appropriately triage them to facilitate CM process
• Serve as interdepartmental liaison for issues relate to CM/Outreach services
• Network with other departments to gather and/or share information
• Must feel comfortable with public speaking and ongoing training of facility staff
• Assist with development of Case Management/Outreach processes that facilitate cost-effective service utilization and appropriate levels of care
• Manage a case load, as business needs require
• Regular travel to conduct member visits, provider visits and community based visits as needed to ensure effective administration of the program
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in healthcare or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience is required
• Three (3) or more years of Geriatric Psychology experience is preferred
• Managed Care experience is preferred
• Medicare/Medicaid Experience is preferred
• One (1) year of management experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Prior supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity of the healthcare field
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Training/teaching skills
• Negotiation skills/experience
• Proper grammar usage
• Time management skills
• Proper phone etiquette
• Customer service oriented
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Leadership skills and experience

Licensure and Certification:

• Current, unrestricted license in state of practice including: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in state of practice is required
• Certification in Case Management (CMC) is preferred
• Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver's license record check. If the driver's license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in the position will be terminated
• Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a criminal background check. If the criminal background results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started in position, employment in position will be terminated
• To help protect our members and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, evidence of immunity to Influenza is required for this role. CareSource will provide the Influenza vaccination to required employees annually during Influenza season (October 1 - March 31) as a condition of continued employment in this position. Employees hired during Influenza season will have forty five (45) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination. Any exceptions to this requirement must be reviewed and approved by a member of the Employee Health team.

Working Conditions:

• Mobile Worker: This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations is essential. Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; exceptions may be considered, due to business need
• May be required to travel greater than 50% of time to perform work duties. A valid driver's license, car, and insurance are necessary for work related travel
• Required to use general office equipment, such as a telephone, photocopier, fax machine, and personal computer
• Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our members and may refer members to other CareSource resources

Compensation Range:
$70,800.00 - $113,200.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate's education, training, and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee's total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type:
Salary

Competencies:
- Create an Inclusive Environment
- Cultivate Partnerships
- Develop Self and Others
- Drive Execution
- Influence Others
- Pursue Personal Excellence
- Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.