Job Description
Job Title & Specialty Area:
Behavioral Health Care Manager Department:
Medical Group Integrated Behavioral Health Primary Care Program Location option areas of coverage: Children's Health Primary Care Plano and Children's Health Primary Care Fairview Children's Health Primary Care Prosper and Children's Health Primary Care Frisco Shift:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Job Type:
Hybrid:
2 Days in clinic and 3 days remote Additional Information:
In this role you will provide therapy services and case management in support of Children's Health Primary Clinic locations. Please note that this is a hybrid role that requires site visits to assigned primary care clinic locations. This role is responsible for managing a caseload of patients and does not carry responsibilities of managing day to day operations. It does not carry responsibilities of management of healthcare facility. Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary:
This position specializes in helping families adjust to acute and ongoing stressors, providing psychiatric, psychological and biopsychosocial support for the pediatricians within CHPG and specialty clinics, as well as the clinically integrated network and indigent clinics in our community. These services include clinical assessment and screening, treatment planning, short term counseling and strategic interventions with the child, family and caregivers, and may occur either in person or via tele-medicine. This position also serves as the communication hub for all providers involved, assuring the pediatrician is kept apprised of behavioral health treatment recommendations and progress. Each BH CM will be assigned a specific geographic area such that identifying trends in behavioral health issues and developing new treatment regimens, including group treatment, is also a key component. Responsibilities:
Provide immediate in person or telephonic assessment of children identified as in need of BH services; diagnose and develop treatment plans for full array of BH disorders and sub-clinical symptoms; provide treatment interventions and short term counseling to children and families. Perform behavioral health evaluations on children, adolescents and families for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders with special emphasis on risk of suicidality and safety to provide appropriate interventions grounded in evidence based practice Perform psychotherapeutic interventions, either in-person or via telemedicine as clinically indicated by the assessment and/or DSM diagnosis Provide ongoing in person and telephonic support to children and families to assure treatment goals are met. Utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral/mental health patients Develop and facilitate professional education on behavioral and mental health issues for behavioral health team. Effectively communicate with pediatric partners keeping them up to date on treatment plans and progress, and providing training as needed on identification of behavioral health issues. Develop and provide group programming for children and families based on trends and issues identified in the geographic area/neighborhood. Develop strong partnership with pediatricians and function as their BH expert, providing consultation and support on all BH issues by applying specialized advance clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions including serious emotional disturbances in children. Responsible for child maltreatment evaluation and referral, trauma and safety assessments Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job Perform other duties, including administrative duties, critical incident stress interventions (CISM), and special projects as required. Responsible for submitting charges for assessments and services when appropriate in accordance with the billing matrix for the department. Submit to and pass external background check processes as required per vendor or funder requirements. WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years post-graduate experience in behavioral health required At least 5 years post-graduate experience in behavioral health preferred Experience working with athletes and expertise in mental health support related to sports performance, injury rehabilitation and return to play transitions LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred EDUCATION
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Social work, psychology, counseling or marriage and family therapy required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed in Texas for independent clinical practice in social work, counseling, psychology or marriage and family therapy, within 6 months of hire required A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
