Behavioral Health LPN: Intake & Care Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Prime Healthcare's St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced LPN Intake Case Manager to assess and triage patients in behavioral health crises, coordinate admissions and placement, and support utilization review.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care, complete medical necessity documentation, coordinate insurance authorizations, and advocate for patients throughout intake and admission.

Formación

• Active LPN license in state.
• Minimum 2 years psychiatric nursing experience.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric emergency and triage preferred.
• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning regulations preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform psychiatric assessments, crisis screenings, and triage; coordinate admissions and placements.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care.
• Complete utilization review and documentation of medical necessity.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and support denial prevention.
• Advocate for patients throughout intake and admission.

Conocimientos

Psychiatric nursing experience

Crisis assessment & triage

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

LPN license

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Prime Healthcare's St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced LPN Intake Case Manager to assess and triage patients in behavioral health crises, coordinate admissions and placement, and support utilization review.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care, complete medical necessity documentation, coordinate insurance authorizations, and advocate for patients throughout intake and admission.