CT License Clinical Excellence Lead

Job Summary

The Clinical Excellence Lead II is an independently licensed behavioral health clinician reporting to the Clinical Excellence Manager. This role provides evidence-based interventions via the Collaborative Care Model to individuals (pediatric and/or adult populations) experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote symptom reduction and optimal patient outcomes. This position provides higher level oversight of administrative and clinical needs within the care pod(s) assigned supporting our partnership with Sutter.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Indirect oversight of between 10-12 Collaborative Care Clinician’s performance including clinical metrics, schedule management, coaching, and performance management.        
• Responsible for supporting pod and partner workflows and needs in partnership with the Clinical Excellence Manager.
• Play a lead role in new hire pod specific training including scheduling, instructing, tracking progress, troubleshooting, and supporting new staff. 
• Monitoring and addressing POD Admin Dashboard reports with assigned Collaborative Care Clinician.
• Assist in the evaluation of employees skills and performance, provide support and additional training as requested or required.
• Complete weekly chart review checklist for all assigned Collaborative Care Clinicians and communicate any areas needing improvement to the Clinical Excellence Manager.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Manages caseload of up to 45 patients (mild to moderate acuity) based on needs of assigned Care Pod, customizing treatment plan to individual patient needs.     
• Supports and closely coordinates behavioral health care with the patient’s primary care provider and (when appropriate) other service providers.    
• Screens and assesses patients for common behavioral health and substance use disorders using PHQ9, GAD7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other tools as required.
• Monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects/complications, with a goal of reduction in symptoms.    
• Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and treatment effectiveness.   
• Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry, records encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients.    
• Plans specific mutual self-management goals, objectives, and interventions with action-oriented patients.    
• Facilitates care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services.
• Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record so they can be easily shared with primary care providers, the psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers.
• Completes relapse prevention plan with patients who are in remission.
• Educates patients about behavioral health/substance use disorders/treatment options.
• Establishes mutually agreeable care management plan with the care team and patient/family.
• Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants.     

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work, counseling, or related field. 
• Hold an independent license in Connecticut or be eligible to obtain independent licensure in Connecticut within 3 months. 
• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches (Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation). 
• Technical proficiency in a variety of platforms including EHRs, ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Knowledge of/experience with behavioral health tools (PHQ9, GAD7, CSSRS, etc.). 
• Capability to provide clinical care to patients in primary care settings, including those as young as 6 years old, as well as in women's health.
• One year working successfully within the CoCm model and excellent quality assurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Collaborative Care Clinician with Concert Health preferred. 
• Fluent in both English & Spanish preferred.

Benefits:

• 100% remote with employer supplied computer equipment
• Work/life balance with 10 paid holidays, sick time, and additional PTO plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans effective on the first day of employment
• Employer paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance of $50,000
• Employer paid Parental Leave of 12 weeks
• 401K

Compensation:

• Annualized base salary is determined by geographic location and budget and is paid on a biweekly basis: $65,000.00 - $90,863.64.

Schedule: 

• Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 6:00pm Eastern Time
• 100% Remote