Your Role The Behavioral Health Utilization Management team performs prospective & concurrent utilization reviews and first level determinations for members using BSC evidenced based guidelines, policies, and nationally recognized clinal criteria across multiple lines of business. The Behavioral Health Utilization Management Clinician, Experienced, will report to the Manager of Behavioral Health Utilization Management (BH UM). In this role you will conduct clinical review of mental health and substance use authorization requests at various levels of care for medical necessity, coding accuracy, medical policy compliance and contract compliance.Your WorkIn this role, you will:Perform prospective & concurrent utilization reviews and first level determination approvals for members admitted to facilities using BSC evidenced based guidelines, policies and nationally recognized clinal criteria across lines of business or for a specific line of business such as Medicare as neededGather clinical information and apply the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care facilitates including effective discharge planning at levels of care appropriate for the members needs and acuity; prepare and present cases to Medical Director (MD) for medical director oversight and necessity determinationProvide information to facilities and providers regarding community treatment resources, mental health care management programs, company policies and procedures, and medical necessity criteriaWork with multidisciplinary teams to support members using an integrated team-based approach including Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and case consultations with Medical Director and/or Licensed ManagerRecognize the members right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the members/family's right to make informed choices that may not promote the best outcomes, as determined by the healthcare teamSupport team through consistent and successful caseload management and workload to achieve team goals, regulatory timelines, and accreditation standardsYour Knowledge and ExperienceCurrent unrestricted CA license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD/PsyD or RN with Behavioral Health experience) requiredAdvanced degree commensurate with field is preferredRequires at least three (3) years of prior experience in healthcare related fieldOne (1) year conducting Behavioral Health Utilization Management for a health insurance plan or managed care environment preferredStrong understanding of Behavioral Health Utilization Management including ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteria of multiple standardized clinical criteria sets including but not limited to MCG guidelines, nonprofit association guidelines, and various Medicare guidelinesFamiliarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms, and treatment modalities including ability to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, clinical notes, and lab resultsProficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple systems/databasesExcellent analytical, communication skills, written skills, time management, and organizational skillsPossess outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, positive attitude, and high level of initiativeAbility to identify problems and works towards problem resolution independently, seeking guidance as needed

Your Role The Care management team is looking for a leader with Medi-Cal experience who can help design and lead our Medi-Cal line of business. The Senior Manager of Care Management, Medi-Cal will report to the Director of Care Management in the Population Health Department.. In this role you will be will serve as the professional leader of registered nurses within Blue Shield care management who is a good collaborator, experienced in people leadership, and will serve as a mentor and advisor to senior leadership. The selected candidate will also function as the subject matter expert on professional nursing/ care management for Medi-Cal regulations- who will represent care management in initiatives, client presentations, act as a liaison between other business units within Blue Shield to bolster care management knowledge on community resources, best practices, and promote holistic and integrated approach to medical care management..Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking,buildingand sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.Your WorkYour WorkIn this role, you will:Establish operational objectives for department or functional area andparticipatesand leads other managers to establish group objectivesBe responsible for team, department or functional area results in terms of planning, cost and methods in collaboration with DirectorParticipate in the development and implementation of the annual budget under the direction of DirectorEnsure workflow procedures and guidelines are clearly documented and communicatedInterpret or initiate changes in guidelines/policies/proceduresProvides leadership to ensure best utilization of resources in obtaining organizational goals, regulatory compliance, adhering to corporate policies through oversight of daily operations, assessment of adequacy of staffing, and adherence to standard of social workersEnhancement or creation of care management processes in compliance with regulatory requirementsMaintenance and operationalizing of the Model of Care (MOC) for Medi-Cal SPD members, Cal-AIM, and other contracts with DHCS and CMS in close collaboration with and guidance from Director of Care ManagementResponsible for ensuring that the care management department readiness for internal and external regulatory and accreditation auditsPrimary involvement with committees, projects, initiatives, professional associations, and other service providers to promote appropriate and cost-effective care delivery for the populationFocused on services and programs to increase quality of life and health of all membersMacro level collaboration and involvement with committees, projects, initiatives, community leaders, county social service personnel, professional associations, and other service providers to promote appropriate and cost-effective care delivery for the populationDemonstrates a passion for leading positive change by enhancement and sustainment of an innovative care management program that advocates for patient safety by keeping informed of mandates, regulations, and best practice innovationsEnhancement and development of client health education, Advance Healthcare Planning and End of Life counseling and support and promotes participation in staff, patient, and community educationPromotion of best practice in impacting social determinants of health and homelessnessRepresent Blue Shield care management in Blue Shield sponsored community events and fairsRegular collaboration with other Blue Shield managers in care management and other business unitsMaintain daily measurement standards and outcomes for staffAn active participant in practice transformationYour Knowledge and ExperienceRequires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceRequires a current CA RN LicenseCertified Case Manager (CCM) Certification or is in process of completing certification when eligible based on CCM application requirementsRequires at least 10 years of prior relevant experience including 4 years of management experience gained as a team leader, supervisor, or project/program managerRequires health insurance/managed care experience (Commercial, Medicare, and Medi-Cal).Requires excellent communication, presentation, and procedure-writing skillsLean methodology desiredAdvanced degree preferred

Your Role The Behavioral Health (BH) Utilization Management (UM) team performs prospective, concurrent, retrospective utilization reviews and first level determinations for members using BSC evidenced based guidelines, policies, and nationally recognized clinical criteria across multiple lines of business. The Behavioral Health Utilization Management, Consultant (Lead), will report to the Manager of Behavioral Health Utilization Management (BH UM). In this role you will support the clinicians with daily operations, provide coaching, and serve as the subject matter expert for the BH UM team as they conduct clinical reviews of mental health and substance use authorization requests at various levels of care for medical necessity.Your WorkIn this role, you will:Facilitate communication between leadership, Medical Directors, and non-clinical leads to address line staff questions and issues; escalate matters to management with recommendations or consultation as neededLead onboarding/training of incoming staff, provide proactive and guided support through the onboarding processMaintain and gain knowledge of behavioral health utilization management through team and departmental expansion as neededAct as subject matter expert to review and evaluate the effectiveness of operational workflows to identify problems and develop improvements, modifications, and enhancementsDevelop and evaluate tools and materials that enhance operating efficiency, accuracy, and technical skill levels of unit staffAssist with audit readiness in collaboration with internal BSC partnersPerform advanced or complicated prior authorization and concurrent utilization reviews and first level determinations for members using non-profit association guidelines ensure discharge (DC) planning at levels of care appropriate for the members needs and acuity; prepare and present cases to Medical Director (MD) for oversight and necessity determinationIdentify process and control improvement opportunities and provide recommendations that help improve the effectiveness, efficiency and/or economic value of a control or processProvide guidance, coaching and training on internal behavioral health utilization management processes to other employees across the company as appropriateLead, manage, and execute other special projects and team initiatives as assignedLead team huddles/meetings to support processes and collaboration of team membersSupport team through consistent and successful caseload management and workload to achieve team goals, regulatory timelines, and accreditation standardsYour Knowledge and ExperienceCurrent unrestricted CA license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD/PsyD or RN with Behavioral Health experience) requiredAdvanced degree commensurate with field is preferredRequires at least seven (7) years of prior experience in healthcare related fieldExperience operating in a lead role or equivalent leadership training is preferredFive (5) years conducting Behavioral Health Utilization Management for a health insurance plan or managed care environment preferredDeep knowledge of Behavioral Health Utilization Management including ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay clinical against nonprofit association guidelinesFamiliarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms, and treatment modalities including ability to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, clinical notes, and lab resultsProficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple systems/databasesExcellent analytical, communication skills, written skills, time management, and organizational skillsPossess outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, positive attitude, and high level of initiativeAbility to identify problems and works towards problem resolution independently, seeking guidance as needed

Your Role Reporting to the Sr. Director, Utilization Management, the role of the Director, Commercial Utilization Management is critical to the success of Blue Shield of California (BSC) and the Utilization Management (UM) department in realizing its goals and objectives. This individual will play a key role as part of UM team in delivering and collaborating on all aspects of utilization management and care coordination for Commercial membership. The Director, Commercial Utilization Management role will also provide direction and leadership in compliance to regulatory requirements and key operational metrics. This role requires weekly travel to an approved BSC office, and monthly travel to the Rancho Cordova BSC office. Ad hoc travel as needed.Your WorkIn this role, you will:Manage and monitor prior authorization and concurrent review to ensure that the patient is getting the right care in a timely and cost-effective wayLead development of UM strategy by leveraging the use of data/analytics to inform and technology solutions to streamline operational efficiencies while also building a cost-benefit methodology to rationalize decisions on UM reviews to be performed based upon staffing costs, productivity, and projected medical cost savingsProvide analysis and reports of significant utilization trends, patterns, and resource allocation. Partner with physicians and others to develop improved utilization of effective and appropriate servicesEstablish and measure productivity metrics in order to support workforce planning methodology and rationalization of services required to perform UM reviewsReview and report out on Utilization Review (UR) trending for Commercial membershipEnsure alignment of the authorization strategy with clinical policy, payment integrity, and network development strategies to optimize quality and cost of careManage strategic projects and support operations initiativesLead operational implementation of transformation changes (organizational management, process implementation, technology adoption)Lead operational teams' performance, resource management, continuous improvement, and trainingLead operational audit readiness, ensure adequate processes and internal audit measures are in place and maintained quarterlyEnsure all operational processes are meeting regulatory and accreditation requirementsFoster a culture of process excellence, BSC leadership principles, and a great place to work environmentYour Knowledge and ExperienceRequires current CA RN LicenseBachelors of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferredMaster’s degree or equivalent experience preferredMinimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, including 6 years of management experienceMinimum of 5 years of progressive leadership in Utilization Management operations, preferredHealth plan or similar health care organization structure experience requiredSuccessful track record in driving organizational change managementExcellent relationship and consensus-building skills required#LI-JS3

Your Role The Care Managementteam will serve to support the mission of the department, which is to provide support to patients in maintaining health and wellness in the outpatient setting. The Case Management – Nurse, Senior will report to the Manager of Care Management. In this role you will play a pivotal role in assessing member needs, providing clinical education, as well as care coordinationwith providers, medical groups, and community resources. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating patient care, ensuring that our members receive the highest quality of care and services. Care Managers perform care management (CM) activities demonstrating clinical judgement and independent analysis, collaborating with members and those involved with members’ care including clinical nurses and treating physicians.Your Work In this role, you will: Determine appropriateness of referral for CM services, mental health, and social servicesAssess members health behaviors, cultural influences and clients belief/value system. Evaluate all information related to current/proposed treatment plan and in accordance with clinical practice guidelines to identify potential barriersResearch and design treatment/care plans to promote quality of care, cost effective health care services based on medical necessity complying with contract for each appropriate plan type. Adjust plans or create contingency plans as necessaryIdentify appropriate programs and services that align with member needs and preferencesInitiate timely Individualized Care Plans (ICP) based on Health Risk Assessment (HRA) completion, participation in and documentation of Interdisciplinary meetings (ICT), assisting in transitions of care across all agesProvide Referrals to Quality Management (QM), Disease Management (DM) and Appeals and Grievance department (AGD)Conduct member care review with medical groups or individual providers for continuity of care, out of area/out of network and investigational/experimental casesResearch opportunities for improvement in assessment methodology and actively promote continuous improvement. Anticipate potential barriers while establishing realistic goals to ensure success for the member, providers, and BSCDetermine realistic goals and objectives and provide appropriate alternatives. Actively soliciting client’s involvementRecognize need for contingency plans throughout the healthcare processProvide education and support to members and their families regarding health conditions, treatment options, and community resourcesFollow up with members as appropriate to ensure they have successfully connected with recommended programs and servicesYour Knowledge and Experience Requires a current and valid CA RN License or valid RN license(s) from other state(s). Preferred licensure from a compact state. If assigned to another state, must maintain an active, unrestricted RN license in assigned state(s) or the ability to obtain required RN license (in addition to primary state license) within 90 days of hireBachelor of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferredCertified Case Manager (CCM) Certification or is in process of completing certification when eligible based on CCM application requirementsRequires 5 years experience in nursing, healthcare, or related field A minimum of 3 years managed care experience in inpatient, outpatient, or managed care environment preferredHealth insurance/managed care experience preferredTransitions of care experience preferredStrong knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, managed care principles, and care coordinationExcellent communication skills