Job Description

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 state, 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:Careers@PFQ.org

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 $56,000.00/Yr. Maximum Compensation: USD $56,000.00/Yr.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekday work,

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