Clinical Care Specialist

5 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Optum Full time

At Optum, we are dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Care Specialist - Behavioral Health to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating and providing linkage to behavioral health services in the system of care to justice-involved clients.

You will provide clinical services in the manner of behavioral health screenings, short-term case management, coordination, and consultation with behavioral health treatment providers, San Diego Probation, and ancillary services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral health screenings in a dynamic environment that may include local county jails
  • Identify/maintain awareness and contacts of specific community resources for justice-involved populations and the enrollment process
  • Identify and coordinate appropriate levels of care linkage to community behavioral health and ancillary services
  • Assess for safety risks and provide crisis management interventions
  • Provide short-term clinical case management to ensure continuity of behavioral health and medical services
  • Review available behavioral health history to coordinate services and assure appropriate levels of care for clients
  • Navigate and advocate within the behavioral health system of care on behalf of justice-involved clients as needed
  • Engage clients to participate in screening processes and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to develop case plans, provide linkage to care based on individual needs, preferences, and objectives
  • Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify and understand intrinsic goals and engage in behavior change
  • Participate in ongoing multi-disciplinary team meetings providing education and consultation regarding linkage to behavioral health and ancillary services within the system of care
  • Provide clinical care consultations with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel, probation officers, and community treatment providers
  • Maintain timely and appropriate clinical documentation records in San Diego County Probation and Behavioral Health Electronic Health records
  • Use technological systems to support clinical delivery of services
About the Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited university
  • Licensed eligible/registered associate with BBS in social work, psychology (Ph.D. or PsyD), marriage and family therapy (AMFT), or professional clinical counseling
  • Ability to provide licensure within six months of employment
  • Experience in direct clinical care in a behavioral health treatment setting with emphasis on assessment, case management, and crisis intervention
About the Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary range of $58,300 to $114,300 annually, based on experience and qualifications. In addition to your salary, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase opportunities, and 401(k) contributions.

We value diversity and strive to create a healthy atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.



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