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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Richmond, VA
Richmond, Virginia

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Child System of Care Specialist oversees the development and implementation of community support programs and processes that ensure the needs of children and families are met. Serves as key liaison to State agencies including child welfare, juvenile corrections, juvenile detention systems, and other child-serving agencies, childrens system of care (CSoC) governance and the wrap around agencies to outline goals and ensure programs developed reflect the goals and values of the CSoC as well as all Federal and State regulations and contractual requirements.

Fundamental Components:

Collaborates with child welfare, juvenile corrections, juvenile detention systems, and other child-serving agencies, as well as internal teams to ensure coordination of efforts.

Oversees the childrens system service delivery system consistent with the Virginia Vision

Oversees the design and implementation of the behavioral health delivery programs to ensure the needs of children and their families in the behavioral health system are met.

Ensures collaboration with child welfare agencies and the juvenile justice system.

Coordinates with members of various State agencies to ensure that programs developed reflect the goals and values of the CSoC.

Develops and implements practice adjustments and policy and procedure revisions.

Provides training and support in an effort to provide continuous improvement in serving children and families

Coordinates the assimilation of measures with continuous quality improvement efforts at the provider and network levels.

Establishes a positive organization and company image within the Virginia health care community.

Participates in shaping the Virginia behavioral health system of care and resolving issues and challenges identified.

Establishes and maintains on-going relationships with community organizations and contract stakeholders.

Ensures that the behavioral health care needs of members are well served.

Establishes and maintains ongoing relationships with key agencies, providers, physicians, hospitals, advocacy groups and State officials.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

5+ yrs of exp in public sector, managed behavioral health care. 5+ yrs of experience Childrens System Administrator or similar role for a managed behavioral health care organization overseeing collaboration with child welfare agencies and the juvenile justice system., Knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Medicaid managed care market, regulations, practices and BH system strongly preferred

EDUCATION

The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership/Creating Accountability/ADVANCED

Leadership/Developing and Executing Strategy/ADVANCED

Service/Creating a Differentiated Service Experience/ADVANCED

DESIRED SKILLS

Leadership/Driving a Culture of Compliance/FOUNDATION

Sales/Negotiating collaboratively/ADVANCED

Service/Demonstrating Service Discipline/ADVANCED

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Masters degree in Behavioral Health or Registered Nurse required

Current, unrestricted licensed commensurate with educational field, such as a LCSW, LMFT, LAC, LPC, or a PhD, PsyD or Advanced Practice Psychiatric RN; must be licensed in Virginia or be eligible to become licensed in Virginia

Are you ready to join a company that is changing the face of health care across the nation? Aetna Better Health of Virginia is looking for people like you who value excellence, integrity, caring and innovation. As an employee, youll join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Virginia Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports members. Our vision incorporates community-based health care that works. We value diversity. Align your career goals with Aetna Better Health of Virginia, and we will support you all the way.

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.

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Employment Type Regular Career Band Description Professional