Description
Spero Health is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to join our awesome team in Louisville, KY!
This position is for a Recovery Support Specialist (Case Manager) who supports the mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships” in an integrated team with patients receiving counseling, case management and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health believes better outcomes are achieved when you treat the whole person, through integrated care. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone's life, Spero Health is the right place for you!
The Recovery Support Specialist (Case Manager) responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assess patient needs and barriers
- Develop and implement the treatment plan in collaboration with the patient
- Advocate on behalf of the patient for needed services and benefits
- Connect patients with appropriate resources and assist them with obtaining their needs such as transportation, medical assistance, etc.
- Provide education, modeling, and support in the areas of daily living, budgeting, money management, and medication management
- Engage patient in recovery-oriented, patient centered care in accordance with professional standards of practice
- Complete required Documentation in an appropriate and timely manner
- Ensuring compliance with HIPPA and CFR 42 part 2 regulations
- Collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experience and continuity of care
- Community Outreach as applicable
- Maintain current assessments, treatment plans, and supporting clinical documentation required for prior authorization submissions, continued stay reviews, and reauthorizations.
- Prepare, submit, and monitor prior authorization requests in accordance with payer requirements and organizational policies.
- Respond promptly to requests for additional clinical information and collaborate with the Authorization Team, providers, and clinic leadership to ensure payer approval.
- Maintain knowledge of payer-specific authorization requirements, medical necessity criteria, and organizational workflows to ensure timely access to care and minimize authorization denials.
Requirements
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of arts or science degree in a behavioral science or a Master's Degree in Human Services
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 1 year of full-time employment/internship working in a human-services setting OR Master's Degree in behavioral science, as defined above.
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
- Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts via Tickets at Work
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS:
- Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
- Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
- Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us
Check out our website below for more information
https://sperohealth.com/
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a behavioral science or Master's Degree in Human Services
- Minimum of 1 year full-time employment or internship in a human-services setting (or Master's degree as noted above)
- Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations
- Ability to assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and advocate for patient services
- Timely and accurate documentation skills and ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
What We Do
Spero Health is an integrated healthcare services organization that provides local, affordable, and evidence-based outpatient addiction treatment. Their mission is to save lives, instill hope, and restore relationships by offering comprehensive care, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), behavioral health counseling, and recovery support services. They operate over 75 clinics across six states, focusing on helping individuals achieve long-term stability while remaining connected to their daily lives and communities.
