We are currently hiring for the

Maryland Behavioral Health Administrative Services Project!

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This FULL-TIME position ranges from $32.00-36.00 per hour depending on experience and is in Hanover, MD. The Specialty Case Manager for PW/PWC is responsible for performing case management telephonically and/or by home visits within the scope of licensure for members with behavioral health and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder needs. Subject matter expert in targeted clinical areas of expertise such as eating disorders (ED)  Maternity  Alcohol / Drug  Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and related duties as assigned.

This position is Hybrid, and is required to be in office or out in the community 2-3 days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Assessing high priority, vulnerable individuals for service need


• Monitoring bed and service capacity to allow for expedited discovery of resources and placement


• Coordinating referral efforts for special populations involved with the courts, including pregnant women and women with children, 8-507, and specialty residential SUD and MH


• Collaborating closely both with BHA and MDH facilities operations in interfacing with courts


• Addressing problems that arise in relation to the ASO for these populations and ensuring smooth transitions on termination of court orders into regular ASO process.


• Responds to more complex cases and account specific requests.


• Uses appropriate screening criteria knowledge and clinical judgment to assess member needs.


• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and develops specific care plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.


• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and modifies plan as needed. Supports member access to appropriate quality and cost effective care.


• Coordinates with internal and external resources to meet identified needs of the members and collaborates with providers.


• Serves as a resource to other BH Case Mgrs.


• Participates in cross-functional teams projects and initiatives.


• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems


• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.


• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.


• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).


• Ability to work collaboratively.


• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum LCSW-C or RN certification/license


• Minimum of two years’ experience performing case management with vulnerable individuals involved with the court system.


• Requires MA/MS in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing, and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.


• Current active unrestricted license such as RN LCSW LMHC LICSW LPC (as allowed by applicable state laws) LMFT (as allowed by applicable state laws) or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable states or territory of the United States required.


• Previous experience in case management and telephonic and/or in person coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders.


• Managed care experience required.


• For Government business only LAPC LAMFT (as allowed by applicable state laws) is also acceptable in addition to other licensure referenced above; and any other state or federal requirements that may apply.


• Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Possible prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.