Job Summary
A healthcare company has a current position open for a Telecommuting Grade 22 Nursing Care Manager in West Des Moines.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Monitoring inpatient and/or outpatient level of care services related to mental health and substance abuse treatment to
- Providing telephone triage, crisis intervention and emergency authorizations as assigned
- Participating in quality improvement activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis
Skills and Requirements Include:
- One or more of the following licensure is required for this role with necessary degrees: CEAP, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN or LPN.
- Licensure is required for this position, specifically a current license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience post degree in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting
- Knowledge of DSM V or most current diagnostic edition
- Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers
- Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care
