Behavioral Health Case Management Manager jobs in Kansas City, KS

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)

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Behavioral Health Case Manager
  • The University of Kansas Health System
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Title

    Behavioral Health Case Manager

    Bell Hospital

    Position Summary / Career Interest:The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services during and post-hospitalization as established by the behavioral health care team and executed by the case manager.

    Responsibilities:
    • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
    • Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Follows policies, procedures, and standards. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position. Takes call as required by the department expectations. Performs job specific responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions.
    • Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope. Brings ideas and concerns to supervisor, participates in department decision making. Maintains current licensure.
    • Initiates and participates in family conferences to determine psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
    • Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations including social, psychological, emotional, financial and other related factors to facilitate patients return to the community.
    • Utilizes social work assessment and input from other team members to formulate realistic recommendations for social work action plan while patient is hospitalized and formulate and execute an appropriate discharge plan.
    • Locates community resources and connects patient with resources to assist in their living situation
    • Assists in determining financial concerns including insurance and assists in application for social security benefits (such as SSD, SSI or any other applicable social security benefits) as well as application for Medicaid/Medicare if appropriate.
    • Responsible for understanding various State Waivers, qualifications for each waiver and how to assist patients in determining eligibility and obtainment of waiver services.
    • Connects patient with Community Mental Health or other agencies or private providers to provide:
      • Psychiatry follow-up appointments
      • Psychotherapy and Expressive Arts therapy appointments,
      • Intensive Case Management (Outpatient)
      • Other social services such as substance abuse treatment, support groups (various subjects), etc.
    • Coordinates community placement for appropriate post-hospital discharge planning and coordination if patient needs a community placement such as a group home, sober living arrangement, Mental Health Nursing Home or other placement that would be deemed most appropriate to the patient's needs and safety.
    • Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for identification and access to services. Advocates for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights. Ensures patient choice and consistently supports a patient centered environment.
    • Documents appropriate information in the patient's medical record to ensure communication of patients' psychosocial needs during inpatient stay and post discharge care
    • Documentation includes initial contact note
    • Documentation includes psychosocial assessment of patient/family including previous living situations.
    • Documentation includes daily telephone calls and meetings with significant others and allied professionals.
    • Documentation includes all family and/or discharge planning conferences.
    • Documentation of all patient encounters shall be completed within 24 hours of the date of service.Contributes to the financial viability of hospitals.
    • Works in partnership with the treatment team to ensure timely patient discharge.
    • Utilizes established procedures and appropriate resources in working with third party payors to ensure safe and timely discharge.
    • Participates in the case management activities at assigned site/service.
    • Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork among case management staff members.
    • Assists peers in the event of fluctuating census.
    • Provides coverage to other services as needed or as requested by Manager
    • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
    • Other duties as assigned by Clinical Manager.

    *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

    *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Required:

    • Master's Degree in Social Work
    • Master's level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following:
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (KS)
    • Licensed Master Social Worker (KS)
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KS)
    • State of Kansas Social Work license required
    • Ability to proficiently read and document in electronic medical record required.

    Time Type:Full time

    Job Requisition ID:R-28153

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Behavioral Case Manager (SED)
  • Sunflower Health Plan
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offeri...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Case Manager (PRN - Weekends)
  • The University of Kansas Health System
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position TitleBehavioral Health Case Manager (PRN - Weekends)Bell Hospital, Strawberry Hill CampusPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible to provide care/s...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Youth Behavioral Case Manager
  • The Guidance Center
  • Leavenworth, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Behavioral Case Manager to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position will work with adults and children providing co...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Youth Behavioral Case Manager
  • The Guidance Center
  • Atchison, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Youth Behavioral Case Manager to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. TGC is a Community Mental Health Center serving Leavenw...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Youth Behavioral Case Manager
  • The Guidance Center - Atchison, KS
  • Atchison, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Youth Behavioral Case Manager to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. TGC is a Community Mental Health Center serving Leavenw...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Cyber Threat Analyst - Hybrid
  • Customer Value Partners
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology consulting firm recognized fo...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager - $90K-125K per year
  • Adventist Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Talenz Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager for a nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Support Specialist-Case Manager for Children/Adults
  • Swope Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • As a Case Manager for Swope Health Services Behavioral Health department, you'll work with a great team in a supportive ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN Geriatric Psych
  • Research Psychiatric Center
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your applic...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Access & Reimbursement Manager - Kansas City, MO -Remote
  • Careerbuilder
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Access & Reimbursement Manager - Kansas City, MO -Remote Access and Reimbursement Manager (ARM) is a field-based role th...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Evening Mobile Crisis Response Team Clinician (Clinician II)
  • Johnson County Kansas
  • Mission, KS
  • Overview: A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and e...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TLP Case Manager
  • RESTART INC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Details Job Location Main Building - Kansas City, MO Description Job Overview: The Youth Transitional Living Program...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapist/Counselor- Faith-Based Treatment & Recovery Support Center
  • Dismas House Of Kansas City Inc
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Dismas House of Kansas City has immediate openings for compassionate, driven, and soluti...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
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