Director of Case Management

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Director of Case Management to lead a new 96-bed facility in Danville, PA. This role involves optimizing patient services and managing staff to ensure high-quality psychiatric care. The center aims to meet diverse mental health needs and serve as a teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor service utilization and optimize reimbursements.
• Provide consultation on admissions and patient length of stay.

Skills

Consultation

Staff Management

Job description

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Operating a network of over 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, and employing more than 23,000 staff serving around 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Our purpose is to Lead Care with Light, and our mission is to be a world-class organization setting the standard for excellence in treating mental health and addiction concerns. We aim to be thought leaders in behavioral healthcare, providing compassionate and innovative treatment.

Position: Director of Case Management - Geisinger Behavioral Health Center

We seek a Director of Case Management for Geisinger Behavioral Health Center in Danville, PA.

In partnership with Geisinger Health, Acadia Healthcare is establishing a state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Danville, PA, opening Summer 2025. The facility will serve pediatric and adult patients with inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and ECT services, and will function as a teaching hospital for Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences. It aims to meet the regional need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care, expanding capacity for diverse mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

What would you do in this role?

Monitor service utilization and optimize reimbursements, ensuring patients' provider benefits are maximized.

Essential Functions

• Provide consultation on admissions and patient length of stay to payers.
• Secure and maintain insurance authorizations for inpatient treatment.
• Ensure utilization programs comply with regulations and policies.
• Review clinical documentation for denied stays to ensure adequacy.
• Manage staff including hiring, training, performance reviews, and communication for effective department operation.

Other Functions

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of characteristics protected by law.