Behavioral Health Case Management Manager jobs in Wilmington, NC

About CarolinaEast Medical Center 

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 3,000 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

Job Summary: Provide formal assessment, determines eligibility and manages home and community based services to clients with chronic illness aged 18 and older or aged 19 years or younger to prevent of delay institutionalization or allow discharge from an institution.

Minimum Requirements: BSN with current North Carolina license and at least three years experience in an acute care setting; or BSW or other related human service field with at least three years experience in a geriatric social work setting. Have and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of North Carolina. Knowledge of local, state and federal resources. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with the public. Strong nursing and/or social work skills for assessment of potential clients. Ability to work with in-house computer system and Microsoft Office Programs. The Case Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the client’s served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the Case Management’s policies and procedures.