Intensive Care Manager (part-time, remote within Virginia)

CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the company’s mission, actively engage in problem-solving, and take ownership of your work daily. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra seeks an Intensive Care Manager (part-time, remote within Virginia) to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

Are you a highly organized and compassionate individual with a license in Mental Health, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of Full Time Intensive Care Managers (ICM) throughout Virginia. As an Intensive Care Managers, you will be tasked with reviewing all documents and recommendations, including determining if there is a clinical alignment. 

In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting the Provider Community and Acentra Health Team, working with youth who are at-risk for residential placement. You will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation against the medical necessity criteria to ensure the correct level of care is approved. You will champion a child-centered and family-focused approach to mental health support and develop an individual service plan related to the individual's goals and discharge plan. 

*Position is remote but candidates must reside within the state of Virginia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and concurrent reviews for individuals that are at risk for residential placement, as well as other appropriate levels of care aligned with your scope of practice and experience. 
• Overseeing mental health and substance abuse treatment services, to ensure their medical necessity and effectiveness. 
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop tailored care plans and discharge strategies for each youth's therapeutic journey. 
• Providing educational support, and implementing interventions to elevate member care throughout the treatment process. 
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including Local Departments of Social Services, Community Services Boards, Community-based Service Providers, schools, Residential Psychiatric Treatment Facilities, and Therapeutic Group Homes. 
• Engaging actively in quality improvement initiatives, encompassing data collection, monitoring, and analysis. Contributing to network growth by identifying and enlisting high-quality providers as needed. 

Requirements

• Current and Active Licensure for the State of Virginia : Registered Nurse (RN); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (LMFT).
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Intensive Care Management and post-degree in healthcare; behavioral health, psychiatric, and/or substance abuse healthcare settings. 
• Proficiency in DSM-5-TR, adeptness in utilization management procedures, and extensive experience collaborating with mental health and substance abuse community centers, providers, and resources. 
• Familiarity and extensive hands-on experience in residential, inpatient, or outpatient settings, coupled with a deep understanding of community resources and centers 
• The ability to analyze specific utilization challenges and develop and implement solutions that directly enhance the quality of care. 
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Other Duties as assigned. 

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Thank You! 

We know your time is valuable, and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may interest you. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

Benefits

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $29.42-36.06 per hour. You can expect to work 20 hours per week for this position.

Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.