Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate

Job Summary

To support a growing mental health initiative, the full-time Remote Behavioral Health Care Advocate will manage case administration and utilization review for behavioral health and substance abuse cases, working remotely within an 8-hour shift between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST for a temporary duration of 5 months.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day management of behavioral health benefits for facility-based care
• Utilize clinical assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and evaluate the need for additional clinical services
• Coordinate benefits and transitions between various levels of care while consulting with facility staff to improve treatment outcomes

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health discipline, or an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
• Independent, active, and unrestricted license in the state of residence
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related mental health environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, Internet)
• Willingness to work occasional holidays and accommodate changes in working hours as needed