Lead, HCS Behavioral Health Access: CALIFORNIA

JOB TITLE: LEAD, HCS Behavioral Health

Home office with internet connectivity of high speed required. You must provide your own home office including desk and chair.

This position supports our California Health plan. 

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM PACIFIC HOURS. Candidates who do not live in California will need to work PACIFIC HOURS. please consider this before applying to the position. 

 

Job Description

Job Summary

Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) Behavioral Health Department works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS Behavioral Health staff work to ensure that members progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Functions as a subject matter expert in the HCS-Behavioral Health Department. Responsibilities include member screening and outreach, collecting, interpreting, and utilizing data, operationalizing regulations, interface with County Behavioral Health Departments, Community agencies, Providers and other internal departments to facilitate BH access and share expertise. Collaboration across departments is integral to the role. 

• Assists in training of all staff according to Department standards, policies, and procedures. Consults with the Management of HCS-Behavioral Health to devise and implement action as necessary to meet regulatory and best practice standards.
• Acts as a supportive resource to the HCS staff, facilitating HCS-Behavioral Health processes and communicating/coordinating HCS-Behavioral Health activities.
• Resolves barriers to behavioral health access through strategic collaboration.
• Assists Care Managers and may maintain a caseload for triage and service linkage.
• Collaborates with and keeps HCS-Behavioral Health Management apprised of system, and program needs.
• Generates reports and uses data in a meaningful way to promote adherence with Behavioral Health regulations and improve access to Behavioral Health services. 
• As liaison to both internal and external customers on behalf of both Molina and the HCS-Behavioral Health areas, conducts self in a professional manner at all times. Maintains cooperative and effective workplace relationships and adheres to company Code of Conduct.
• Attends/participates in departmental, company-wide, and external committees, task forces, or work groups, as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications

Required Education

• Any of the following:
  • Masters level Behavioral Health degree or Registered Nurse with Behavioral Health experience

Required Experience

2+ years of hospital, medical clinic, or managed care experience

Required License, Certification, Association

If licensed, license must be active, unrestricted and in good standing.

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Preferred Experience

3-5 years clinical practice with a Behavioral Health entity or managed care

Preferred License, Certification, Association

Active and unrestricted, LCSW, LPC, LMFT,  or State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Working environment is generally favorable and lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. Must have the ability to sit for long periods.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

 

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

 

Pay Range: $29.05 - $56.64 an hour*

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.