Case Manager, Autism Services

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Case Manager to join their team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This full-time role involves working closely with patients aged 5-22, providing essential support through individualized therapy and group sessions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess treatment plans and ensure the best outcomes for patients. Join a company that values employee engagement and offers a culture of excellence, where your contributions can truly make a difference in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about mental health and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a mental health field with clinical coursework required.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Works with patients on inpatient units and medical floors.
• Consults with physicians and coordinates patient care.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in mental health/behavioral health

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

• Janesville, Wisconsin
• Day Shift, Full-Time Schedule
• The Mercyhealth Autism Services team is dedicated to supporting patients ages 5–22 through individualized, one-on-one therapy. Our team works closely with patients to build essential skills, achieve personal goals, and foster growth through play-based interventions and engaging activities.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

The Behavioral Health Case Manager works with the inpatient behavioral health/medicine multidisciplinary team to provide care for the patients admitted to those units. The BHCM would help with dispositional planning, care planning and group therapy. The BHCM also helps with behavioral health consults in the ED and on the medical unit. Under the supervision and consultation of a psychiatrist, the BHCM will gather data about patient condition and assist with disposition, providing resources and recommendations to patients in the ED or on medical floors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with patients on the inpatient unit, emergency room and medical floors.
• Consults and coordinates care of patient with the physician/psychiatrist, inpatient RN and other agencies.
• Assesses treatment planning and progress.
• Prepares treatment plan and goals for patients.
• Maintains pertinent patient data in the EMR in accordance with state and federal laws and hospital policy.
• Provides group therapy.
• Arranges for disposition and follow up recommendations.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; meets commitments; abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; thinks system-wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; gives and welcomes feedback; generates suggestions for improving work: embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; understands fiscal responsibility; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a mental health/behavioral health field with documented clinical coursework. Experience or field study experience in mental health site.

Certification and Licensure

TACT certified within 90 days after hire. Approved CPR/BLS within 90 days after hire.

Skills and Abilities

Exceptional communication skills.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to do all physical requirements of TACT and CPR.

Level of Supervision

N/A

Supervises

N/A

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
• Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.