Manager of Clinical Practice (RN Behavioral Health Manager)

Ready to stretch your healthcare skills and reach for more? At Gentiva, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you'll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva University—our 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits. As the Manager of Clinical Practice with Gentiva, you will: *Conduct or delegate the assessment and reassessment of patients, including updating care plans and interpreting patient needs, while adhering to Company, physician, and/or health facility procedures and policies. Manage the assignment of clinical associates. *Coordinate communication between team members and attending physicians or clinical associates to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning. Ensure compliance with third party requirements through review of documentation and care coordination activities. *Interpret standards, company policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with external regulatory authorities and ensure that clinical associate documentation meets internal standards. *Consult with third party representatives regarding patient financial responsibility, service authorization, and reimbursement procedures. Negotiate reimbursement levels and facilitate the process. *Participate in the recruitment/interviewing/selection/orientation of team members, and evaluate their performance relative to job goals and requirements. Coach staff, recommend in-service education programs, and ensure adherence to internal policies and standards. Qualifications * Baccalaureate degree and at least 3 years of full time clinical experience in nursing with in the past 5 years of at least 1 being in a home health office or community health program which includes care of the sick at home or a diploma in Nursing / associate degree in nursing with the required experience above plus either certification by ANA s a community health nurse or 6 credits in health care management from an accredited college or university program or school of nursing. *Meet any additional qualifications as stated in state home care regulations *Minimum of three years experience in area of specialty preferably in a community or home care setting *One year in a supervisory role generally required *Licensure in the state(s) of practice *Excellent organization, problem-solving, and communications skills Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource. *Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours. About Gentiva® Health Services Gentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through Crescentic®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com *Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Address: Farmington, CT 06030