Behavioral Health Case Management Manager manages a staff of case managers responsible for emotional, mental or psychological patient care coordination. Evaluates performance of case managers. Being a Behavioral Health Case Management Manager ensures care provided is in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Behavioral Health Case Management Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Behavioral Health Case Management Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Behavioral Health Case Management Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Case Manager, in accordance with the Joint Commission, Federal, and state regulations, Freedoms' mission, policies and procedures and PI standards, is responsible for coordinating with the admission staff and clinical staff to facilitate the meeting of patient's treatment needs. The Case Manger assumes responsibility for management of the discharge plan and utilization review activities for the patients stay throughout the program. The Case Manager contacts referral sources and family members in order to gather clinical information for the multidisciplinary team and reports to the treatment team. The Case Manger interacts with members of the medical/clinical team to provide a flow of communication. The Case Manger accurately documents in the medical record the findings and data that supports level and intensity of service rendered. The Case Manger functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and assist in facilitating the treatment team process. The Case manager is the primary source for payer source contact and liaisons with the medical and clinical staff in order to communicate admission and continued stay criteria to referral sources, families, and payer sources as needed. Communicates with patients, families, and referral sources to ensure the positive treatment outcomes. In addition, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates QM activities. The Case Manager adheres to the highest ethical standards regarding patient care and rights. The Case Manager facilitates communication to outside agencies to ensure that these patient rights, care, and needs are met.
*** This position is not typically a FT Position with Hospital that operate 24 beds or less, this position may be combined with another part time position to allow the employee the potential for full time work needs. This position is a “flex” position, which means that the number allowed hours on a daily basis within the Job is subject to the Governing Body’s approved budget and flex program.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: A psychology major is preferred or nursing education
License: Nursing License, Social Worker License or
Experience 1 years coordinating utilization review and discharge planning activities
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
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