Case Management Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Knoxville, TN seeks a healthcare administrator to assess, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate services to meet individuals' treatment needs. The role will manage admissions, care plans, and communications with insurers and treatment teams, collaborating with community agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration or related field; CPR and de‑escalation certification; knowledge of mental health and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Social Science or a related field or relevant previous job experience 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

• Assess admission criteria and review initial clinical information through discharge.
• Develop and monitor individual care plans, collect clinical data, and review documentation.

Skills

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services to meet an individual’s needs during treatment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Social Science or a related field or relevant previous job experience 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.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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