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At Community Health Plan of Washington, we're driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to quality health care.

More than 25 years ago, we made a commitment to improve the health of our communities by making quality health care accessible to all Washington state residents.

We continue that pledge today by providing affordable comprehensive coverage to more than 315,000 individuals and families throughout the state.

• We are a local not-for-profit health plan in Washington State.
• We are committed to keeping Washington families healthy.
• We connect our communities to the health resources they need.
• We provide access to high-quality care for our members.
• We connect and empower our members through technology.
• The Community Health Centers we partner with strive to support members with a comprehensive mix of medical resources in one convenient location.
• Our partnerships with Community Health Centers and our extended provider network help us improve the health care delivery system.

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State Hospital Liaison

This position is remote. However, the candidate will need to reside in Washington State to travel to local hospitals.

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The Civil Commitment/State Hospital Liaison position is responsible for providing services to Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) members transitioning to and from State Hospitals and Long Term Civilly Committed (LTCC) behavioral health (BH) beds, and other inpatient psychiatric facilities. The Liaison will facilitate intake, evaluation, and referral services for members in behavioral health settings. The Liaison will help manage the State Hospital and LTCC population, such that it aligns with the target census set by Washington State Health Care Authority and Behavioral Health Administration.

• [PRINCIPAL DUTIES: ]{.underline}Provide services as outlined in the ESH-CHPW agreement, WSH-CHPW agreement, CHPW policies, and the IMC Wrap-Around Contract.
• Travel to and meet with members hospitalized at the State Hospitals, LTCC and civilly committed to community hospitals for assessment, treatment planning, diversion, and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with family members, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support member care, recovery, and community reintegration.
• Work collaboratively with community hospital and State Hospital staff in supportive of effective and efficient treatment for CHPW members.
• Attend all regional liaison meetings (as applicable), and treatment team meetings and other hospital meetings relevant to CHPW members.
• Facilitate communication and care coordination among CHPW staff, including utilization management and care management, relating to care of civilly committed members.
• Provide training and consultation to CHPW staff and community stakeholders.
• Review requests for Behavioral Health Wraparound Care (BHWC).
• Review requests and create authorizations (when applicable) for Community Based Health Support (CBHS).
• Review request and create authorization or denial episodes for Intensive Behavioral Supportive Supervision (IBSS).
• Exempt -- Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, participate in all assigned meetings, and meet established performance and accountability standards.
• Other duties as assigned. Essential functions listed are not necessarily exhaustive and may be revised by the employer, at its sole discretion.