CASE MANAGER (MSW)

Oak Plains Academy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Free meals

Benefits portal

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, a UHS company, seeks a dynamic Case Manager (MSW) to join a comprehensive residential treatment program for adolescents. You will deliver quality case management, admission support, and utilization review within a collaborative treatment team dedicated to trauma healing and resiliency.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, licensure eligibility, and 1–3 years in psychiatric behavioral health; strong crisis and behavior management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed, LPC, LCSW or LMFT or eligibility for licensure track in social work or related field acceptable.
• 1–3 years experience with psychiatric behavioral health population; 3–5 years preferred.
• Background check, fingerprinting and employment verification required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality case management, admission support, utilization review activities and services to residents, their families and care providers.
• Serve as a member of the treatment team to support the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and ensure quality treatment.
• Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, and therapy concepts.

Skills

Case management

Admission support

Utilization review

Crisis management

Behavior management

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Substance use treatment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

Oak Plains Academy, (a UHS company) is seeking a dynamic and talented Case Manager (MSW) to join our team of professional employees.

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities.

Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/

Job Summary:

The Case Manager is responsible for providing quality case management, admission support, utilization review activities and services to residents, their families and care providers. Serve as a member of treatment team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to residents and their families. Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, age-specific growth and development. Crisis and behavior management, individual and family therapy theory practice, behavioral health and substance use.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• Free Meals
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current team members value at Oak Plains & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you serve, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work required
• Licensed, LPC, LCSW or LMFT or eligibility for licensure track in social work or related field acceptable.
• Prior experience working with a psychiatric behavioral health population between 1-3 years required, 3-5 years preferred
• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification
• Valid Driver's License

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.