Work Mode: Mostly Remote (1-3 times per month in the OC or LA County area)
Location: Southern California (OC or LA County)
About SCAN
SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 280,000 members in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 45 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts.
The Job
The purpose of the Behavioral Health Specialist, Sr. (Lead) will provide leadership support to the Behavioral Health team and Embrace clinical team, guiding them through complex cases while maintaining a clinical focus. This position will be clinical and administrative.
You Will
- Provide short-term mental health treatment to members including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, interventions (individual and group), and discharge/aftercare planning.
- Ensure and evaluate clinical appropriateness of care plan by incorporating assessment findings against evidence-based guidelines, clinical reasoning, clinical practice guidelines and/or best practices in the community.
- Serve as the clinical subject matter expert (SME), providing support to all behavioral health team members, including other specialists, ensuring consistent, high-quality care for members.
- Monitor team performance, including tracking referrals, ensuring members’ timely access to appointments, and evaluating clinical outcomes to maintain high standards of care.
- Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and guidance to the Behavioral Health team, ensuring adherence to best practices, evidence-based care, and seamless collaboration across disciplines.
- Foster team cohesion by supporting in day-to-day program functions and facilitating smooth communication between the BH team and leadership.
- Serve as the key point of contact for Embrace complex behavioral health cases (psychiatric inpatient or skilled nursing), collaborating with all Embrace teams to assist with care coordination.
- Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts and identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of BH services and program workflows.
- Triage incoming program referrals, coordinating with team members to ensure timely and appropriate intervention for mental health needs, both internally and with external providers, as necessary.
- Maintain confidential information by following all HIPAA regulations, policy and procedures, compliance, and regulatory directives and by completing required documentation in a timely, professional and accurate manner.
- Prioritize assignments, provide assistance, schedule work, but does NOT directly supervise.
- Coaching and motivational interviewing.
- Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications
- Master's Degree required.
- LCSW required.
- 2-5 years Behavioral and/or Mental Health Experience, required.
- 3+ Year post-Licensure Clinical Practice, preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish, preferred
- Ability to build strong rapport.
What’s in it for you?
- Base salary range: $92,400.00 to $147,800.00 annually
- Work Mode: Mostly Remote
- An annual employee bonus program
- Robust Wellness Program
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
- Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday
- Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
- Robust employee recognition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!
We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!
At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
