Utilization Management Specialist III (Human Services Specialist III) Job #HS17-135

IMPORTANT:  This recruitment closes December 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. This is a regular full-time position for a Utilization Management Specialist who will be responsible for YCHHS and contract agencies' quality assurance and utilization management plan. Duties will include monitoring of contracts with agencies to evaluate agency eligibility and monitoring of compliance with contract agreements, clinical documentation, billing and administrative procedures. The person in this position will provide a lead role in reviewing unique or non-routine service needs for clients and coordinating those services between Community Care Organizations and State agencies, consulting with interdisciplinary staff related to clinical cases and issues including assessment, treatment planning, length of stay, medical justification, diagnosis, transitional planning, and documentation. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills - both verbally and in writing, typing and computer proficiency, and will be dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. QMHP certification is required in addition to a graduate degree in behavioral health and 5 years' postgraduate human service experience with specialized knowledge in areas of behavioral health diagnosis and treatment and health care quality management and licensure license to practice in the State of Oregon (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) CADC is preferred. The preference is for the successful candidate to also have certification as a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC). Must pass a criminal background check. Salary: $4418 - $5013/month anticipated at hire, DOE. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings, paid leaves, paid holidays, PERS and deferred compensation options. For more information, including how to apply, visit http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/hr. In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants: Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally-funded programs that provide health benefits); andMust not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.  Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in full compliance with the ADA. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. A completed County application is required. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Please notify the Human Resources Office if you need accommodation or assistance with any part of our application process. OregonLive.com. Keywords: Utilization Review Consultant, Location: Mcminnville, OR - 97128