HCQU Behavioral Health Specialist

Overview ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc. DEPARTMENT: HCQU - Butler POSITION: Behavioral Health Specialist STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week SCHEDULE: Weekdays, 37.5 hours per week Flexible to meet the department needs LOCATION: Butler, PA Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care. Responsibilities Evaluate and access systems of care for the identified developmentally disabled individuals and to increase the competency and capacity of behavioral health care in the community. Assist in developing and implementing training which will increase competency and capacity of behavioral health care in the community setting. Assist with periodic clinical reviews. Assist with the review of behavioral and health practices and policy development in areas defined by the lead County and MOC. Coordinate review of behavior health-related risk management processes. Analyze aggregate health patterns and trends with stare, regional, and other HCQU staff. Assist in the development of behavioral health related outcomes to measure the effectiveness of current health care practices. Assist in the development of structures and processes to maximize benefits available from HMOs and other community behavioral health resources. Outreach to behavioral health medical community to provide consultation and information regarding the HCQU. Advocacy, referral and facilitation of access to individualized needs-based behavioral health care. Assist in developing and distributing behavioral health-related informational materials to individuals and families. Assist with the coordination of Special Needs Units/Members Services Department of Managed Care entities to facilitate timely and successful meetings of behavioral health needs. Coordinate and assist in disseminating information on behavioral health best practices by State and regional entities. Facilitate collaborative relationships between agencies and local behavioral health care programs. Meet regularly with the Clinical Supervisor and keep him/her aware of problems/needs as they arise. BENEFITS Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental and Vision Insurances $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year Wellness Days (2 per year) Sick Time 8 Paid Holidays Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Optional 401(k) with Employer match WORK PERKS Paid orientation and training Free parking (select locations) Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program APPLY TO THIS POSITION Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways: Complete an employment application online Email resumes: Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer EOE Qualifications BSW or BS/BA in related field with case management/behavioral health experience or equivalent in related experience or training Act 33 and Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable Valid PA Driver's license Valid Vehicle insurance and registration Minimum Compensation USD $0.00/Yr. Maximum Compensation USD $0.00/Yr.

Created: 2024-10-19