Clinical Manager

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To ensure efficient, cost effective, and high quality delivery of case management and utilization review services to clients by managing and training either a dedicated unit or multiple units of colleagues located in claims offices and on site at client locations; to provide expertise in client specific case management and utilization review requirements; and to ensure customer satisfaction through the provision of these services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Manages overall clinical operations for less than three (3) assigned teams/offices or one (1) large dedicated unit; assists in developing and implementing clinical objectives and initiatives.
• Assists with implementation of new business plan with goals and objectives for assigned locations/offices; provides expert medical and product support to Sedgwick CMS claims and clinical staff.
• Promotes and adheres to all URAC standards and assures compliance to maintain successful URAC certification.
• Identifies challenges and creates solution for recruitment, hiring, staffing, process management and training needs; plans for staffing needs, including succession, bench-strength and new business; and supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Assists in establishing policy and procedures to assure compliance to best practices, clinical management services standards, state regulations, and client service requirements.
• Monitors management reports relating to the area/office performance.
• Delivers corporate training for clinical staff in conjunction with Sedgwick University; provides direct oversight of clinical orientation program; and coordinates with Sedgwick University for certification of training materials.
• Provides assistance to the Director Clinical Operations in making budget recommendations; manages budget ensuring achievement of unit financial goals; ensures effective deployment of strategic project plans.
• Identifies potential new product opportunities, processes and protocols; participates in presentations to clients, prospects and colleagues.
• Supports and interfaces with account management; provides expertise in client specific case management and utilization review requirements; and develops and maintains positive, productive relationships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Licensing - Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from an accredited college or university or equivalent work Experience preferred. Certification in case management or certification in rehab counseling preferred. Valid driver's license required.

Experience - Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of medical or vocational case management, three (3) years clinical or three (3) years of vocational, and two (2) years supervisory experience. Workers compensation or disability experience preferred.

TAKING CARE OF YOU:

• Flexible work schedule. 
• Referral incentive program. 
• Opportunity to work in an agile environment. [If Applicable] 
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities. 
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $84,000 - $100,000/year.  A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.