• Job Description

  Req#: R-330440

  Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
  

  The Behavioral Health Care Manager, in a telephonic environment, assesses and evaluates members' needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for the care and well being of members. The Behavioral Health Care Manager’s work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

  Job Description

  The Behavioral Health Care Manager employs a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective care. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and/or evaluations. May create member care plans. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

  This position will support Humana member’s access to behavioral health services, including a focus on the increased need in behavioral health services. This position will provide member outreach and education related to behavioral health including assessing risk, determining appropriate care in individual patient communities, and collaborating with providers as well as clinicians across other Humana departments.
  

  The schedule for this remote telephonic position:

  • Eight (8) hour shift between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM in your local time zone

  • Occasional over time may be requested as business needs.

  The department prefers candidates that are bilingual in both English and Spanish.

  • This does not exclude non-bilingual candidates

  • If you are bilingual, you are invited to take a language proficiency assessment.

  • If you elect to take the bilingual language assessment and do not pass, this will not impact your eligibility for the position.

  
  Use your skills to make an impact
  

  ***PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION***

  Required Qualifications

  • Current valid social service license, e.g. MSW, LCSW, LPC, LMHC

  • Master's degree in a behavioral-health field, such as social work, counseling, or related health discipline from an accredited university

  • 2 years or more of experience working as a behavioral health professional

  • Experience with behavioral change, health promotion, coaching and/or wellness

  • Proficiency utilizing software programs, (e.g., Word, Excel & PowerPoint & shared systems) troubleshoot and resolve general technical issues.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting patients telephonically.

  • Experience working in Community Mental Health or as part of a crisis response team or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, and substance use disorder treatment

  • Experience working with both children and adults

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Bilingual Language in both English and Spanish – Language Proficiency Assessment will be performed to test fluency in reading, writing and speaking in both languages.

  Work at Home Requirements

  To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

  • At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

  • Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership

  • Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

  • Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

  • Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

  Additional Information- How we value you:

  • Work-Life Balance
  • Generous PTO package
  • Health benefits effective day 1
  • 401K – Immediate company match
  • Well-being program
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Student Loan Refinancing

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  Pay Range

  The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

  
  

  $57,700 - $79,500 per year

  
  

  This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

  Description of Benefits

  Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

  
  About us
  

  Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

  
  Equal Opportunity Employer

  It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

• About the company

  Humana looks at every facet of your life and works with you to create a path to health that fits your unique needs

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