Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization
Position Overview
The Placement Manager manages all activities of the Placement and Utilization Review for Oregon Community Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Referral & Placement Activities:
-Oversee the census and referrals for all the Oregon programs
-Processes referral calls and packets in a specified time frame
-Assess referrals for appropriateness
-Reports out census changes and coordinates census needs with staff
-Facilitates census meetings with all regions
-Coordinates with staff and referral sources to ensure youth receive service is the most efficient timeframe
-Maintains an active referral and waiting list
-Performs clerical, typing and administrative duties required in support of placing the child in the appropriate program
-Serves as primary liaison to assigned funding source/referral agent
-Attend community partner meetings
-Develops and implements community outreach plans and goals to ensure customer service needs are being met
-Supervises placement specialist and clinical liaisons
-Completes daily monthly reports as required
-Works with Assistant Director of Placement Services on special studies or projects
-Arranges admissions and meets parents/guardians at admission when directed
Utilization Review Activities:
-Initiates (and/or coordinates) all admission, continued stay, discharge, and other reviews according to established guidelines
-Completes pre-certification with external review agency and communicates that result in daily intake meetings
-Meets with Utilization Review team to make sure they have up to date list of all discharges and concurrent reviews that are needed
-Maintains thorough and complete records of all external review agency communications
-Ensures confidentially of all communications with external review agency
-Assists in facilitating transfers to other agencies by providing information necessary for pre-certification or by sending clinical recommendations/assessments to referral sources
-Communicates with external review agencies by telephone, mail of facsimile as required by agency
-Summarizes managed care trends and reports information
-Assists in preparation for on site reviews by Managed Care Co.
-Attends all daily intake meetings.
-Monitors/tracks funding problems.
Qualifications
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in a social service discipline is required. Experience providing services in Residential or In-Home services is a plus. Experience working with placement services is preferred. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
-Highly organized excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Proven experience in building and maintaining satisfactory customer relationships
-Must be able to work in fast paced environment
-Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to train and lead staff
-Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
-Experience in Oregon children's system of care preferred
Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401 (k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
10 paid holidays
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
To apply, please submit an application using the following link: https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/9440/placement-manager/job