Maryland Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate

Job Summary

To support a growing behavioral health team, the full-time Maryland Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate will manage case management and utilization review for behavioral health and substance abuse cases while working remotely with a required schedule of Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm CT.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day management and administration 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 enhance treatment outcomes

Required qualifications:

• Independently licensed clinician with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health discipline
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of residence
• At least 2 years of experience in a related mental health environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, Internet)
• Dedicated home office space with access to reliable high-speed internet service