Behavioral Health Case Coordinator

Harboroaks; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Tucson, Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Case Management Coordinator to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services for residents during treatment.

Responsibilities include screening admission criteria, developing individual care plans, coordinating inpatient and outpatient care, and communicating with insurers and the treatment team.

A Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration or related field is required; CPR and de-escalation certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Social Science or related field.
• Ability to create and maintain professional liaison with community agencies.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure residents meet criteria for admission, and review initial clinical information through discharge.
• Monitor and manage client/patient/resident’s cases through development and implementation of individual care plans, collecting clinical data and remain informed by continuous review of documentation.
• Coordinate care by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on inpatient or outpatient care.
• Manage client/patient/resident’s cases with knowledge and expertise with the patient population of the facility.
• Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the client/patient/residents’ insurance provider and treatment team as warranted and may also provide this information to the business office, as needed.
• Conduct precertification with third party payers and negotiate approved days with the provider for the patient/resident admission.
• Assigned tasks for admission review, concurrent review and participate in discharge planning.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Professional liaison

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration or related field

Job description

Sierra Tucson, Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Case Management Coordinator to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services for residents during treatment.

Responsibilities include screening admission criteria, developing individual care plans, coordinating inpatient and outpatient care, and communicating with insurers and the treatment team.

A Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration or related field is required; CPR and de-escalation certification are expected.