Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) directs the clinical, managerial, and administrative aspects of substance abuse programs. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of drug/alcohol rehabilitation treatment procedures to achieve standards and objectives. Being a Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) partners with community agencies and programs to ensure continuity in the type and level of patient care. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local standards and requirements. Additionally, Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Behavioral Health Case Manager position functions as a primary clinical resource for members living with behavioral-health related challenges. The Behavior Health Case Manager collaboratively engages members in strengths-based approaches in order to facilitate increased understanding of each member’s behavioral and physical health needs. Through this process, members gain the skills and supports to facilitate lifestyle improvement thereby enabling a holistic, person-centered approach to addressing their overall health. The Behavioral Health Case Manager provides support, guidance, and education to help members better cope with acute symptoms and make treatment decisions based on their individual preferences and needs.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager facilitates the development of a care plan tailored to address the member’s identified strengths and needs. This also includes coordination and collaboration with the member’s health care team to better enhance advocacy and communication around the delivery of high quality, cost effective services including ongoing screening, assessment, treatment planning, treatment delivery and monitoring of a member’s mental and physical health conditions.
In order to maximize access to care, the Behavioral Health Case Manager teaches and guides members to better navigate the behavioral and physical health care systems, providing advocacy when needed.
Case Managers have a strong understanding of the behavioral change process and use motivational interviewing techniques to help the member resolve any barriers to change thereby improving adherence to evidence-based, cost-effective treatment and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education
§ Minimum of 3-5 years post licensure experience in an integrated care setting, hospital or other health care setting.
§ Strong understanding of the Social Determinants of Health and Motivational Interviewing approaches to help member’s move past barriers to improved behavioral and physical health outcomes.
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