MENTAL HEALTH UTILIZATION REVIEW SPECIALIST

Closing Date: Friday, August 23, 2024

Apply online at http://www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Paid holidays, excellent benefits, and CalPERS retirement!  The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits!

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Mental Health Utilization Review Specialist

Salary:   $8,084 – 10,223 / Month

THE JOB: Under general supervision, support in monitoring the Mental Health Plan and Drug-Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), including review of medical records to ensure proper utilization of treatment resources and quality of care for clients receiving behavioral health treatment. UR Specialists also interpret, advise and train staff on federal, state and county regulations, address client concerns, advocate for quality client treatment practices with all Medi-Cal providers, support in audit preparation for Behavioral Health and perform other duties as required.  The ideal candidate would have knowledge of culturally appropriate psychological and social aspects of substance use and mental health treatment including the impacts of trauma and would have excellent collaboration and communication skills. The list established will be used to fill the current and future vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of a master’s degree with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Marriage and Family Therapy, Registered Nursing or a closely related science field which has included completion of a university approved internship and the equivalent to one year of experience at the level of Senior Behavioral Health Client Specialist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Psychologist, or Registered Nurse.

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