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

Your Role The Behavioral Health (BH) Utilization Management (UM) Intake team is responsible for timely and accurate processing of treatment authorization requests. The Manager, Operations (BH UM Intake) will report to the Sr. Manager, Operations (BH UM Intake). In this role you will oversee day to day operations, performance oversight and audit readiness.Your Work In this role, you will: Responsible for a singular team, department or functional area. Scope of oversight includes planning, cost management and methodsDemonstrate BSC Leadership BehaviorsFoster a great place to work by clearly communicating mission, vision, goals, roles, and expectations for team members; celebrating team achievements; building successful working relationships across the organizationDirect and control the activities of one or more smaller/less complex department(s) or functional area(s) through subordinate supervisors/team leadsPartner with offshore management to ensure regulatory complianceEstablish operational objectives for department or functional area and participates with other managers to establish group objectivesOversee caseload management and adherence to regulatory accreditation and contractual requirementsDevelop production standards and monitor staff productivityProvide coaching, mentoring and guidance to non-clinical staffIdentify process improvement opportunities and independently drive solutionsYour Knowledge and Experience Requires a college degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years prior relevant experience, including 3 years of management experience gained as a team leader, supervisor or project/program managerUnderstands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution, work organization, risk management and delegationUnderstands Blue Shield of CA’s mission and business planHas functional expertise within the area of responsibilityRequires advanced knowledge of job area usually obtained through advanced education combined with experienceRequires 3 years of experience working in a Call Center environmentRequires strong critical thinking skillsRequires the ability to work and make decisions independentlyRequires strong written and verbal communication skills

Your Role The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Case Manager will report to the FEP Department Manager. In this role you will determine, develop, and implement a plan of care based on accurate and comprehensive assessment of the member’s needs. The Federal Employee Program (FEP) team performs integrated case management (CM) and disease management (DM) activities demonstrating clinical judgment and independent analysis, collaborating with members and those involved with members’ care including clinical nurses and treating physicians. documentation.Your Work In this role, you will: Coordinates care for Lower Level of Care such as Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, other outpatient services, and community programs as appropriate.Research and design treatment/care plans to promote quality of care, cost effective health care services based on medical necessity complying withcontract for each appropriate plan typeProvide Referrals to QualityManagement (QM), Disease Management (DM) and Appeals and Grievance department (AGD)Recognize the clients right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the client/family's right to make informed choices that may not promote the best outcomes, as determined by the healthcare teamDesign appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access and cost-effective outcomesInitiate and implement appropriate modifications in plan of care to adapt to changes occurring over time and through various settingsApplies detailed knowledge of FEP PPO and Blue Shield of California's (BSC) established medical/departmental policies, clinical practice guidelines, community resources, contracting and community care standards to each case.Performs effective discharge planning and collaborates with member support system and health care professionals involved in the continuum of care.Provides disease management education on core chronic conditions (Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Asthma and Coronary Artery Disease).Determines, develops and implements a plan of care based on accurate and comprehensive assessment of the member's needs related to behavioral health.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and read information on one computer screen and apply that information on a second computer screen to complete documentation.Your Knowledge and Experience Requires 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 5 years of prior experience in nursing, healthcare or related fieldBachelor of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferred.Requires relevant behavioral health experience.Comprehensive knowledge of case management, discharge planning, utilization management, disease management and community resources.Able to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Word and Excel.Strong clinical documentation skills, independent problem identification and resolution skills.Strong supervisory, communication, abstracting skills with strong verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.Competent understanding of NCQA and federal regulatory requirements.Knowledge of coordination of care, prior authorization, level of care and length of stay criteria sets desirable.Demonstrates professional judgment, and critical thinking, to promote the delivery of quality, cost-effective care. This judgment is based on medical necessity including intensity of service and severity of illness within contracted benefits and appropriate level of care.Demonstrate leadership, project management and program evaluation skills and ability to interact with all levels including senior management and influence decision-making.

Your Role Reporting to the Manager, Care Management- Behavioral Health, the Licensed Clinician, Senior (ABA Case Manager) helps members with behavioral health needs navigate the health care system for linkages to behavioral health providers, treatment, and programs. This role is ideal for professionals with a background and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis and passion for ensuring access to high quality behavioral health services. The ABA Case Manager will coordinate care and services for families, supporting members and families through their care. The ABA Case Manager will offer support in assessing members’ emotional and psychological well-being and providing resource coordination, crisis intervention, and with any general behavioral or mental health referrals. The position requires an intensive focus on crisis intervention and counseling, problem-solving and conflict resolution, patient and family management, interdisciplinary collaboration, psychosocial assessments, education, advocacy, and community resource linkages.Your WorkIn this role, you will:Collaborate with other Case Managers and Utilization Management tocomplete member assessments related to social and resource needs tosupportmemberaccess to servicesCollaborate with service coordination staff and act as liaison to ensure a timely and accurate response to member needsCollaborate with providers to support members’ treatment plan and care needsRecognize the client’s right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the client/family's right to make informed choices that may not promote the best outcomes, as determined by the healthcare teamAssessmembers health behaviors, cultural influences and clients belief/value systemand evaluates all information related to current/proposed treatment plan and in accordance with clinical practice guidelines to identify potential barriersEfficiently manages and maintains a caseload of members for behavioral health care coordination and or BH case management for persons experiencing severe and persistent mental illness as well as members seeking and utilizing ABA services.Maintains an active workload in accordance with National Care Manager performance standards.Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and company policies and procedures, and criteria.Interacts with Utilization department and Physician Advisors to discuss clinical questions and concerns regarding specific cases.Coordinates services with state and community programs on behalf of the member, particularly when the member is unable to effectively do so independentlyAs a mandated reporter, files and follows-up on reports made to the appropriate government agency (e.g., Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, etc.)Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and case consultations with Licensed Manager.)Your Knowledge and ExperienceCurrent unrestricted CA License (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Registered Nurse (RN), or PsyD by the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences requiredRequires at least 5 years of prior relevant experience including 3 years of experience in behavioral health or ABA, case management.Advanced degree commensurate with field is preferredBCBA PreferredExperience conducting thorough psychosocial assessments, developing care plans and providing necessary interventions identified during assessment with complex client populations that may have, among other things, inadequate coping skills, severe emotional disorders, developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and/or unstable housingConsiderable knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial challenges and familiarity with behavioral health diagnoses and treatmentPrevious health plan or insurance experience preferred.Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Your Role The Facility Compliance Review (FCR)team reviews post service prepayment facility claims for contract compliance, industry billing standards, medical necessity and hospital acquired conditions/never events. The Utilization Management Nurse, Seniorwill report to the Senior Manager, Facility Compliance Review. In this role you will be reviewing medical documents and applying clinical criteria to establish the most appropriate level of care. This role will be focusing primarily on inpatient psych reviews for Residential Treatment and Detox. Also, you will be reviewing hospital itemized bills for a comprehensive line-by-line audit and manual claims processing on exceptions to ensure that appropriate billing practices are followed based on facility specific contract language. These exceptions may include medical necessity, DRG validation, stop loss, trauma, ER, burns, implants, NICU, transplants, hospital acquired conditions/never events and aberrant billing.Your Work In this role, you will: Perform retrospective utilization reviews and first level determination approvals for members 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 and FEPConducts clinical review of claims for medical necessity, coding accuracy, medical policy compliance and contract compliancePrepare and present cases to Medical Director (MD) for medical director oversight and necessity determinationand communicate determinations to providers and/or members to in compliance with state, federal and accreditation requirementsDevelop and review member centered documentation and correspondence reflecting determinations in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standardsandidentifypotential quality of care issues, service or treatment delays and intervenes or as clinically appropriateClearly communicates, is collaborative, while working effectively and efficientlyReview itemizations for coding logic using industry standards as well as CMS guidelinesTriages and prioritizes cases to meet required turn-around timesIdentifies potential quality of care issues, service or treatment delays as clinically appropriate.Clinical judgment and detailed knowledge of benefit plans used to complete review decisionsYour Knowledge and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceRequires a current California RN LicenseRequires at least 5 years of prior relevant experiencePrevious Inpatient Psych experience preferredRequires strong attention to detail to include ability to analyze claim data analyticsRequires independent motivation, strong work ethic and strong computer navigations skillsPsych claims review experience preferred

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, Senior, 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 Work In 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 Experience Current unrestricted CA license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD/PsyD or RN with Behavioral Health experience) requiredAdvanced degree commensurate with field is preferredRequires at least five (5) years of prior experience in healthcare related fieldThree (3) years conducting Behavioral Health Utilization Management for a health insurance plan or managed care environment requiredStrong 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 Work schedule is Mon-Fri 10am- 7pm The Federal Employee Program (FEP) team performs integrated case management (CM) and disease management (DM) activities demonstrating clinical judgment and independent analysis, collaborating with members and those involved with members’ care including clinical nurses and treating physicians. The Regional Registered Nurse Case Manager will report to the FEP Care Management Department Manager. In this role you will determine, develop, and implement a plan of care based on accurate and comprehensive assessment of the member’s needsYour WorkIn this role, you will:Coordinate care for lower level of care such Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, Home Infusion, Acute Rehab, Long-term Acute Care Hospital, Hospice, and other community program as appropriatePerform effective discharge planning and collaborate with member’s support system and health care professionals involved in the continuum of careProvides disease management education on core chronic conditions (Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Asthma and Coronary Artery Disease). Outreach to members with HEDIS Care Gaps to assist with closureApply detailed knowledge of FEP PPO and Blue Shield of California's established medical/departmental policies, clinical practice guidelines, community resources, contracting and community care standards to each caseResearch and design treatment/care plans to promote quality of care, cost effective health care services based on medical necessity complying withcontract for each appropriate plan typeProvide Referrals to QualityManagement (QM), Disease Management (DM) and Appeals and Grievance department (AGD)Recognize the clients right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the client/family's right to make informed choices that may not promote the best outcomes, as determined by the healthcare teamDesign appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access and cost-effective outcomesInitiate and implement appropriate modifications in plan of care to adapt to changes occurring over time and through various settingsMust be able to sit for extended periods of time and read information on one computer screen and apply that information on a second computer screen to complete documentationYour Knowledge and ExperienceRequires a current CA RN License.Bachelor 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 at least 5 years of prior experience in nursing, healthcare or related field3+ years managed care experience preferred.Comprehensive knowledge of case management, discharge planning, utilization management, disease management and community resources preferredBehavioral health, oncology, or OB/NICU/pediatrics experience preferredStrong electronic clinical documentation skills, independent problem identification and resolution skillsKnowledge of coordination of care, prior authorization, level of care and length of stay criteria sets desirableCompetent understanding of NCQA and federal regulatory requirementsDemonstrate leadership, project management and program evaluation skills and ability to interact with all levels including senior management and influence decision-makingDemonstrates professional judgment, and critical thinking, to promote the delivery of quality, cost-effective care. This judgment is based on medical necessity including intensity of service and severity of illness within contracted benefits and appropriate level of care