Position: Adult System of Care Specialist

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) Thrift Retirement Plan

Background: ALL Thriving Mind South Florida POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A DCF LEVEL II BACKGROUND SCREENING

Thriving Mind South Florida is seeking an Adult System of Care Specialist. This position provides mental, substance and behavioral health services to adults. The system aims to help adults achieve their optimal level of self-sufficiency and independence. The position will report to the Adult System of Care Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following, as well as other work-related duties as assigned:

Review clinical assessments to determine appropriate treatment referral.
Manage waitlist and provide prior authorizations for adult substance abuse and mental health residential treatment.
Collect data, design reports, and interpret information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as necessary.
Review, track, and manage waitlist management including priority determination for person seeking services.
Track and monitor person’s referral and address programmatic barriers to services.
Review monthly continued stay requests to determine if the person is eligible for an extension on length of treatment as well as monitor the appropriate paperwork being sent in with such requests.
Monitor agencies’ contractual agreements to ensure compliance with contract mandated program goals and requirements.
Prepare studies and /or reports involving the review and utilization management of existing agency resources.
Research and make recommendations concerning funding requirements for current and project programs.
Develop policies and procedures for system management and best practices.
Prepare, complete, and distribute for month-end preparation of utilization management reports according to deadlines.
Represent the Network at workshops, on task forces and at various planning meetings when requested.
Perform other related duties and special projects, including community-based and/or agency events as assigned.
Provide an organized system of person served care pursuant to most current system management guidelines.
Assist providers with balancing access, quality of care, and cost efficiency.
Provide/Coordinate and make recommendations for training and technical assistance for provider agencies.
Advise provider agencies on Evidence Based Practices (EBPs); and assist providers with implementation of those EBPs.
Act as a source of knowledge and support to ASOC Specialists and other Departments.
Ability to travel as required by the position.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to the provision of mental health and substance services.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of collaborative quality improvement processes
Assume other tasks as assigned by Manager of ASOC.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Knowledge of the adult system of care and TMSF Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of admission criteria and clinical assessment instruments.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree & Licensure preferred; Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience in related field.

Please submit resumes to:

Julie Ortiz

Human Resources Coordinator

jortiz@thrivingmind.org

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