ValueOptions, the nation’s largest independent behavioral health care company, has been selected by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to provide Administrative Services to the state. The Maryland Department of H ealth and Mental Hygiene is expecting to provide a wide range of clinical, administrative, and provider/consumer services for Medicaid insured. To launch this exciting new venture, the Collaborative is partnering with Maryland -based Staffing, Etc. (formerly Interim HealthCare of Washington, DC and Southern Maryland) to staff this new program. We are seeking qualified candidates for full time Care Manager positions. These opportunities are in the managed care setting with full benefits including Health, Dental and 401K. Job Opportunities: Exercise your assessment and case management skills as a full-time Care Manager in a managed care environment in which you help members access a broad range of cutting-edge resources. You will help manage members who are admitted to facilities; collaborate with providers to determine alternate levels of care and to facilitate transfers to network facilities and providers whenever possible; facilitate coordination of care with other care managers to assure continuity of care; evaluate clinical appropriateness of treatment using professional knowledge within manage care company's clinical and worksite guidelines and renders certification decisions or seek consultations for non-certification decisions and so much more. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates a plus! The offices will be in Linthicum, Maryland Job Requirements: This position requires licensure in a mental health related field (RN, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW, LPC etc.), 3-5 years experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment. Experience in settings that include inpatient, partial, &/or outpatient care preferred. Location: Linthicum, Maryland Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc