This position works collaboratively with child serving state agencies (e.g., Children, Youth, and Families Department) ensuring members receive care coordination and appropriate access to eligible and necessary services. Provides training and technical assistance to both internal and external stakeholders in order to enhance communication and coordination within the juvenile systems of care. Acts as the single point of contact for information specific to member's entering and exiting the children's services system.

• Serves as the single point of contact to communicate and collaborate with children serving systems (e.g., CYFD, to include Child Protective Services, Juvenile Justice Services, etc.; child serving provider organizations, the Health Plan, and others).


• Acts as the interagency liaison between the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), the members, their families/caregivers, and other organizations.


• Ensures appropriate transitions both in and out of the State Custody, including care coordination and completing documentation within the member's record.


• Partner with clinical and quality teams to conduct outreach to child-serving higher levels of care, such as RTC and TFC, to support quality oversight of said organizations.


• Interfaces with the children's advocates, to include Court Appointed Special Advocates, legal guardians, etc. to support development of a care plan that takes the child's needs into consideration.


• Communicates with Medicaid as needed (e.g., reports, notifications, etc.).


• Shares information that assists the clinical team in developing treatment plans that incorporate children's and their caregivers needs.


• Coordinates with providers, including delegated providers to ensure appropriate access to care and follow-up.


• Develops and initiates collaborative interagency protocols and MOU agreements within the both community-based and congregate care providers.


• Provides coverage in the absence of the Care Coordinator, including attending and participating Individual Planning Meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.

Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or related field required
5+ years of experience working within the children's behavioral health system or with child serving agencies (e.g., CYFD).
May accept an equivalent combination of education and experience without the bachelor's degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Organized with strong attention to detail.

General Job Information

Title
Senior Children and Youth Services Liaison

Grade
24

Work Experience - Required
Social Work

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required
A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelor's - Social Work

Education - Preferred
Master's

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:
$58,440
Salary Maximum:
$93,500

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.