Behavioral Health Case Manager & Care Coordinator

Talentify; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Tucson is seeking a Full-Time Case Management Coordinator to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating services to meet residents’ needs during treatment.

Responsibilities include admission criteria review, care-plan development, and coordination with inpatient/outpatient services. Certifications in CPR and de-escalation/restraint are required or training provided on hire.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Liaison skills

Mental health knowledge

Substance use knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Social Science or related field

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

Job description

Sierra Tucson is seeking a Full-Time Case Management Coordinator to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating services to meet residents’ needs during treatment.

Responsibilities include admission criteria review, care-plan development, and coordination with inpatient/outpatient services. Certifications in CPR and de-escalation/restraint are required or training provided on hire.