Caseworker - LIFE Geisinger

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental and vis­

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption and fertility assistance

Military leave pay

Care.com membership with backup care

Pre-tax savings accounts (FSAs/HSA)

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a professional to provide comprehensive psychiatric patient care, including evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, and community outreach. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and approve treatment plans and ensure smooth transitions of care.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, coordinating care with families and providers, arranging transfers, and supporting insurance verification and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provides input in treatment decisions; presents specific treatment plans for approval.
• Obtains information from patients and other appropriate sources upon which treatment recommendations are initiated, records all information in medical record.
• Involves patient, family and others as appropriate in delivery of care and treatment recommendations.
• Works with patient to determine goals to be achieved during course of treatment.
• Makes arrangements for the safe and expedient transfer of patients as required.
• Acts as a resource of information for Division members, patients, referral sources, etc.
• Assists with provider schedule maintenance.
• Sets up appointments, arranges for follow-up treatment as indicated.
• Strives to support quality patient care, patient satisfaction and to assist in the accomplishment of related goals.
• Assists with insurance verification and authorization procedures.
• Part of interdisciplinary team that ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective
• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. Serving as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses they psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop and implement a complex patient transition/discharge plan.

Job description

• Functions as a member of a professional team which provides evaluation and treatment for psychiatric patients including but not limited to: psychological assessment, crisis intervention, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community outreach


• Provides input in treatment decisions; presents specific treatment plans for approval.


• Obtains information from patients and other appropriate sources upon which treatment recommendations are initiated, records all information in medical record.


• Involves patient, family and others as appropriate in delivery of care and treatment recommendations.


• Works with patient to determine goals to be achieved during course of treatment.


• Makes arrangements for the safe and expedient transfer of patients as required.


• Acts as a resource of information for Division members, patients, referral sources, etc.


• Assists with provider schedule maintenance.


• Sets up appointments, arranges for follow-up treatment as indicated.


• Strives to support quality patient care, patient satisfaction and to assist in the accomplishment of related goals.


• Assists with insurance verification and authorization procedures.


• Part of interdisciplinary team that ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective


• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. Serving as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information.


• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses they psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources.


• Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop and implement a complex patient transition/discharge plan.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefit Highlights:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one


• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents


• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution


• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage


• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions


• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly


• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year


• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive


• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more


• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance