Healthcare Consultant I

Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care: - Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors, and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review to achieve optimal outcomes. Experience: Bachelor’s degree or non-licensed master level clinician required, with either degree being in behavioral health or human services preferred (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling), LMHP, RN/LPN, QMHP, LMSW, LBSW, MSW or Client.

Job Title: Healthcare Consultant I
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Ashburn VA 20146
Pay Rate: $34.12/hr on W2

Must reside in NOVA: Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Leesburg areas
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Must have a quiet place to work with zero distractions and have reliable transportation.

Position Summary:

• Provide comprehensive healthcare management services to facilitate appropriate healthcare treatment, effectively
• manage healthcare costs and improve healthcare program/operational efficiency involving clinical issues
• Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress.
• Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care: - Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors, and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provides coaching, information, and support to empower members to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
• Helps members actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
• Up to 70% of travel will be required in assigned region

Preferred Qualifications

• Case management and discharge planning experience preferred
• Managed Care experience preferred

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or non-licensed master level clinician required, with either degree being in behavioral health or human services preferred (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling), LMHP, RN/LPN, QMHP, LMSW, LBSW, MSW or Client
• 2 years’ experience in behavioral health, social services, or appropriate related field equivalent to program focus

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or non-licensed master level clinician required, with either degree being in behavioral health or human services preferred (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling), QMHP, MSW or Client.