Behavioral Health Case Manager - Care Navigator & Advocate

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Behavioral Health professional for the Day Shift, full-time.

You will design care journeys, provide crisis and psychosocial support, advocate for patients, and collaborate with care transitions teams to optimize health plans and documentation. Qualified candidates will have Wisconsin licensure in counseling or social work, or CCMC case management preferred; education includes a high school equivalency with experience or an associate

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration requirements in Wisconsin.
• CCMC Case Manager credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design personalized care journeys across the continuum of care, incorporating patient and family preferences.
• Provide crisis and psychosocial support with tailored treatment recommendations.
• Advocate for patients by addressing barriers and securing resources for care transitions.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with supervisors and care transition teams for proactive health plans.
• Guide post-discharge documentation and determine appropriate levels of care and treatment options.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Behavioral Health professional for the Day Shift, full-time.

You will design care journeys, provide crisis and psychosocial support, advocate for patients, and collaborate with care transitions teams to optimize health plans and documentation. Qualified candidates will have Wisconsin licensure in counseling or social work, or CCMC case management preferred; education includes a high school equivalency with experience or an associate