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Ensure that consumers obtain appropriate mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment by providing clinical screening and triage, clinical consultation, and/or authorization of behavioral health services to appropriate Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington staff and contracted community providers.

• Responsible for assuring consumers obtain the appropriate mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment.
• Provides clinical screening and triage, clinical consultation, and/or authorization of behavioral health services to appropriate KFHPW staff and contracted community providers.

• Minimum two (2) years of recent, continuous post-masters experience treating or coordinating care of patients with behavioral health problems.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences.

• Unencumbered license to practice in the mental health field in the state of Washington either as a Certified Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or Social Worker required by date of hire/transfer.

• Knowledge of DSM IV.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Knowledge of managed care treatment philosophy and treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with a broad range of diagnosis and age groups.
• Familiarity with mental health and chemical dependency levels of intensity.
• Treatment Planning and utilization management skills.
• Crisis management skills.
• Computer skills in a Windows environment.

• Utilization management experience is preferred.