Case Manager

Path Ihc; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Case Manager in Marietta, OH. The role focuses on coordinating services based on client needs and treatment plans, with emphasis on collaboration with the treatment team to promote health and recovery.

The Case Manager will assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, advocate and evaluate options to promote outcomes while ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality care standards. Full-time position with occasional irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for professional interactions.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, clients and families.
• Competency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and related software.
• Ability to work under stress and manage irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between therapist, team members, clients and families to coordinate care.
• Arrange family visits, coordinate transportation, and ensure client needs are met.
• Maintain communication among family, referrals source and Path Behavioral Healthcare.
• Attend court hearings as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation and billing adheres to policy and standards within the EHR system.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR competency

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Case Manager

Full Time Marietta, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1255

TITLE:Case Manager, Behavioral Health RESPONSIBLE TO:Regional Leadership WORK AREA:Outpatient sites and Community

SUMMARY:The Case Managers primary role, under the direction of Regional Leadership and the Case Manager Supervisor, is to provide support and coordinating services based on client needs and treatment plans. The case manager will actively engage in a professional, collaborative process to support our clients' mental and physical health needs. As a Case Manager, you will assess, plan, implement,coordinate,monitor,advocate,andevaluatetheoptionsandservicesrequiredtopromote health, quality, and cost-effective outcomes for our clients, ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality care standards.

Inthisrole,youwillworkcloselywithothercareteammemberstoplan,link,advocate,coordinate, and monitor client care. This collaboration will help clients access a wide range of resources, including but not limited to health services, financial assistance, housing, employment, education, and social services. The Case Manager is also responsible for successfully managing their caseload and communicating with the treatment team as it relates to Case Management across various disciplines.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY I:Taskswithactualblood/bodyfluidexposureare not included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Actasaliaisonbetweenthetherapist,othercareteammembers,client,andclient'sfamily to coordinate the best care.
• Arrangefamilyvisits,coordinatetransportation,andensureclients'needsaremet.
• Maintainclearandongoingcommunicationbetweenthefamily,referralsource,andPath Behavioral Healthcare.
• Attendcourthearingsasappropriate.
• Ensuredocumentationandbillingadheretopolicy,PathBehavioralHealthcarestandardsof practice, and all applicable compliance standards within the EHR system.
• Maintaincompliancewithchart/documentationauditcriteria,billingreviews,andPhase System of Care requirements.
• Attendsupervisoryandteammeetings;presentaccuratecasemanagementreportsreflecting services provided and clients' responses to treatment.
• Facilitateindividualandgroupmeetingsasassigned.
• Serveonagency qualityassurance orothercommitteesasassigned.
• Facilitate the further development of daily living skills if identified by the client and/or parent or guardian.
• Addressandresolveclient/guardianconcernsinatimelymanner.
• Oversee the implementation of the individual plan of service, supporting the client's aspirations,goals,anddesiresforoptimizingindependence,promotingrecovery,and developing and maintaining natural support systems.
• Ensureongoingclientparticipationindiscussionsoftheirplans,goals,andstatus.
• Identifyandaddressgapsinservice,aswellasmonitorunderandover-utilizationof authorized services.
• Identifyandassistinbusinessdevelopment/referralsourcecommunicationandcollaboration efforts.
• Coordinateandassisttheclientincrisisinterventionanddischargeplanning,including community support systems following hospitalization.
• Maintainanorganizedpracticeandschedule,beatworkontimeandreadytowork,and leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.
• Reduceclientreschedulingbyinformingtheappropriatepersonoftimeoffwork.
• MaintainstrictcompliancewithHIPAAguidelines,confidentialityagreements,billingand coding guidelines, and company policy.
• Maintainademeanorofpositiveprofessionalismandserveasamodelforothersto exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.

Coordinationofthe IndividualSupportPlan (ISP)

• ServicesidentifiedintheISP.
• Assistancewithaccessingnatural supportsystems inthe community.
• Coordinationwithformalcommunityservicesandsystems.
• System monitoring.
• Coordinationandassistancein crisismanagementandstabilization.
• Clientadvocacyand outreach.
• Seekeducationandtrainingspecifictoclient care; provide client education.
• Mentalhealthinterventionsaddressingsymptoms,behaviors,thoughtprocesses,etc.,tohelp clients eliminate barriers to seeking or maintaining education and employment.
• Activitiesthatincreasetheclient'scapacitytopositivelyimpacttheirenvironment.
• AssumeadditionaldutiesasassignedbytheCaseManagerSupervisororRegional Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:CandidatemusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaorGED.Bachelor’sdegreeispreferred.

Experience:Candidatesmusthaveaminimumof3yearsofcasemanagementexperience.

Physical Effort:Thispositionrequirestheabilitytoworkunderstressfulconditionsandtoworkirregular hours.

Communication Skills:Candidatesmustpossessexcellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing. Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Interpersonal Skills:Thesuccessfulcandidatemustdemonstratetheabilitytointeractandassistin a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner with colleagues, providers, clients, and their families, as they represent both themselves and Path Behavioral Healthcare.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:Candidates must achieve competency in the Electronic Health Record(EHR)program,telemedicineservices,andanyadditionalsoftwareprogramsutilizedbythe company, ensuring efficient access and updating of client information. The role requires fine dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities to perform various tasks.

Background:The candidate must pass all federal and state background checks, including a clean Motor Vehicle Record. Educational and work history will be confirmed in compliance with company policies.