Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Belém; Presencial; BRL 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager to provide mental health assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention services. The role requires a Master's Degree and relevant licenses, with responsibilities in care coordination and patient advocacy. This position offers an opportunity to join a leading healthcare organization that values teamwork and innovation.

Qualificações

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field is required.
• LCSW, LPC, or LSW licenses are necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts clinical assessments for treatment intervention.
• Provides case management and care coordination services.
• Oversees utilization management activities.

Conhecimentos

Knowledge of community resources

Crisis intervention

Calm in stressful situations

Formação académica

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania

LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania

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Summary

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for patients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.

Job Duties

• Oversees all utilization management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process.
• Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and congruent with treatment team recommendations.
• Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan.
• Provides case management and care coordination services for clients/patients.
• Intercedes on behalf of the individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability. Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders.
• Manages all elements of mental health - voluntary and involuntary commitment processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. (chapter 5100 regs)
• Participates in quality improvement activities for the department and or program.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• Must have knowledge of community resources and understanding of how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services.
• Understanding of the psychosocial/medical needs of clients in order to formulate an integrated, comprehensive treatment plan.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania
• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
  
  

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Req ID: wd-JR122579

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