Behavioral Health Case Management Lead Analyst - Evernorth Health Services - Remote Job at Cigna
This position is part of the IFP Coaching and Support team.
The coaching & support care management programs help individuals make the behavioral changes and first steps necessary to initiate and engage in behavioral treatment. Our case managers are specially trained in coaching individuals with mental health and chemical dependency disorders. They have the entire suite of Evernorth services available allowing them to identify and service each individual’s needs.
The case manager offers Coaching & Support Care Management services that utilize a motivational interviewing approach focusing on decreasing both internal and external barriers that may be preventing the individual from initiating and/or engaging in behavioral treatment. This approach helps the individual move toward readiness to change and results in the creation of goals that will improve their health and well-being.
Role Summary
This position is a great opportunity for licensed behavioral health clinicians to use their industry experience in a managed care setting focused on clinical excellence for participant members. The role offers a great salary with an excellent benefits package that starts your first day of employment including a continuing education program with funding and extra leave time.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates appropriate health care services and treatment plans in conjunction with outpatient providers.
Ensures that care management program objectives are met by evaluating the effectiveness of alternative care services and that cost effective, quality care is maintained.
Performs care management for specialty programs in a telephonic customer- facing environment which involves utilizing a coaching approach that provides support and resources to the customers.
Assistance in the identification of member health education needs
Develop SMART goals with our customers to empower them to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Assesses readiness to change and implements actions to assist members in moving through stages of change to reach their goals
Perform research for community and educational resources to assist customers in their journey
Consult with and assist team members in cases where a member’s behavioral health or emotional issues are impacting their ability to set and/or achieve goals
Educate and refer members on available health resources and Evernorth Medical Management as appropriate to approach customer holistically
Collaboration with other team members such as medical directors, pharmacist, nurse clinicians, etc.
Provides suggestions for improvements and enhancements to outpatient coaching programs based on data/experience
Able to manage multiple health records and systems to accurately document customer interactions and progress
Must be able to comply with HIPAA standards and regulations in telephonic conversation and in documenting medical records.
Flexibility to assist other teams and partners as needed.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications
Requires Master's degree mental health discipline and independent licensure to practice in the state of employment (LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, Licensed Psychologist or Psych RN)
Three to five years post-license mental health experience preferred but will also consider a new independently licensed therapist
Experience with direct member communication (written and verbal), experience in telephonic counseling/coaching preferred
Working knowledge of motivational strategies, materials development, training and consultation preferred.
Proven administrative abilities, with strong computer and software application skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to set priorities including, but not limited to time management and organizational skills
A high energy level and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Passion for health improvement of members
Strong research and analytical skills
Ability to manage own caseload and coordinate all assigned cases
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 62,400 - 104,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
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The coaching & support care management programs help individuals make the behavioral changes and first steps necessary to initiate and engage in behavioral treatment. Our case managers are specially trained in coaching individuals with mental health and chemical dependency disorders. They have the entire suite of Evernorth services available allowing them to identify and service each individual’s needs.
The case manager offers Coaching & Support Care Management services that utilize a motivational interviewing approach focusing on decreasing both internal and external barriers that may be preventing the individual from initiating and/or engaging in behavioral treatment. This approach helps the individual move toward readiness to change and results in the creation of goals that will improve their health and well-being.
Role Summary
This position is a great opportunity for licensed behavioral health clinicians to use their industry experience in a managed care setting focused on clinical excellence for participant members. The role offers a great salary with an excellent benefits package that starts your first day of employment including a continuing education program with funding and extra leave time.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates appropriate health care services and treatment plans in conjunction with outpatient providers.
Ensures that care management program objectives are met by evaluating the effectiveness of alternative care services and that cost effective, quality care is maintained.
Performs care management for specialty programs in a telephonic customer- facing environment which involves utilizing a coaching approach that provides support and resources to the customers.
Assistance in the identification of member health education needs
Develop SMART goals with our customers to empower them to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Assesses readiness to change and implements actions to assist members in moving through stages of change to reach their goals
Perform research for community and educational resources to assist customers in their journey
Consult with and assist team members in cases where a member’s behavioral health or emotional issues are impacting their ability to set and/or achieve goals
Educate and refer members on available health resources and Evernorth Medical Management as appropriate to approach customer holistically
Collaboration with other team members such as medical directors, pharmacist, nurse clinicians, etc.
Provides suggestions for improvements and enhancements to outpatient coaching programs based on data/experience
Able to manage multiple health records and systems to accurately document customer interactions and progress
Must be able to comply with HIPAA standards and regulations in telephonic conversation and in documenting medical records.
Flexibility to assist other teams and partners as needed.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications
Requires Master's degree mental health discipline and independent licensure to practice in the state of employment (LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, Licensed Psychologist or Psych RN)
Three to five years post-license mental health experience preferred but will also consider a new independently licensed therapist
Experience with direct member communication (written and verbal), experience in telephonic counseling/coaching preferred
Working knowledge of motivational strategies, materials development, training and consultation preferred.
Proven administrative abilities, with strong computer and software application skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to set priorities including, but not limited to time management and organizational skills
A high energy level and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Passion for health improvement of members
Strong research and analytical skills
Ability to manage own caseload and coordinate all assigned cases
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 62,400 - 104,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.