Behavioral Health Specialist
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 97510 - 141804
Posted on:
02-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Full Time
Benefits
This position requires an active license as either an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a hybrid work model including practice-based remote work and enrollee in-person home and community visits when needed.
The population will primarily include enrollees residing in Essex Middlesex Suffolk Norfolk Plymouth Bristol Dukes and Nantucket counties. This positions responsibilities and caseload may be adjusted based on enrollee enrollment trends.
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker LICSW - MA State License required
Mental Health Counselor LMHC - MA State License - preferred
Job Summary
The OpportunityMass General Brigham Health Plan is hiring for two Behavioral Health Specialists to work as part of an interdisciplinary care team providing expert recommendations for managing behavioral health conditions and providing specialized coordination of care for enrollees with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
As the behavioral health clinical expert on the Interdisciplinary Care Team the Behavioral Health Specialist partners with the Interdisciplinary Care Team facilities and providers to address behavioral health challenges evaluate treatment options and implement targeted strategies and interventions.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams (ICT)including LTSC GSSC primary care providers specialists and behavioral health treatment facilitiesto support program enhancements process improvements care coordination discharge planning and aftercare.
Participate actively in ICT meetings contributing insights on behavioral health concerns treatment options care strategies and engaging in collaborative decision-making regarding enrollees care.
Receive and triage behavioral health and substance use referrals coordinating with the ICT and primary care providers to refer enrollees to appropriate inpatient or outpatient services.
Develop update and implement enrollee-centered care plans in collaboration with enrollees and care teams promoting self-care shared decision-making and addressing identified needs through routine engagement and proactive outreach.
Conduct outreach assessments and home visits via telephonic electronic or in-person contact for identified enrollees including routine evaluations and post-transition care.
Monitor clinical status to identify early signs of deterioration intervening proactively with the ICT to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and escalate behavioral health needs during weekly case conferences.
Establish consistent communication and reporting schedules with providers and enrollees to review enrollee status progress toward goals care needs utilization plans and follow-up.
Ensure compliance with DSNP regulations and quality assurance standards by documenting monitoring and evaluating enrollee interventions and care plans accurately within electronic medical record systems.
Serve as a key resource and liaison within the ICT by addressing enrollee questions concerns and care needs facilitating access to services and performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree Field of Study: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)required
- Certified Case Management Certification preferred
- Previous counseling experience 5-7 years required
- Minimum 3 years of direct clinical experience required
- Experience with community case management preferred
- Experience with Dually Eligible Enrollees (Medicare and Medicaid) preferred
- NCQA experience preferred
Skills for Success
- Competency in working with multiple health care computer platforms nice to have EPIC experience
- Experience working with individuals with complex medical behavioral and social needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with enrollees and interdisciplinary teams
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates autonomy in decision making
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage routine work triage and reset priorities as needed
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with providers and their staff to develop rapport build trust and promote Population Health initiatives. Excellent oral written and telephonic skills and abilities
- Competency in working with multiple health care computer platforms
- Ability to work effectively in a complex fast paced medical environment and multiple practice locations
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Knowledge of healthcare and community services to assist enrollees effectively
- Must be comfortable with change have the ability to adapt and pivot as part of continuous process improvement activities
Working Model Required
- M-F Eastern Business Hours required 830a-5pm ET
- Onsite Practice-based remote work and enrollee in-person home and community visits
- Weekly multiple days in field needed will vary
- Reliable transportation and valid drivers license required
- Must be local ideally in Eastern MA. Community capable with autonomy to build own schedule to accommodate members needs. With flexibility required based on member needs
- Must be flexible for training field work and business needs this can very per week in person as well as telephonic or virtual assessments are possible.
- Field work may be increased as the program launches
- Remote working days require stable quiet secure compliant working station using MGB provided equipment and Teams Video access
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Our goal will be to geographically align employees this depends on residence and can vary based on business needs member enrollment and team staffing.
Employee must accommodate the hybrid work model including practice-based remote work and enrollee in-person home and community visits.
The population will primarily include enrollees residing in Essex Middlesex Suffolk Norfolk Plymouth Bristol Dukes and Nantucket counties. The responsibilities and caseload may be adjusted based on enrollee enrollment trends.
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Pay Range
$97510.40 - $141804.00/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
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