Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager — Crisis & Care Coordination

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced mental health professional to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for adults and/or children. The role includes coordinating access to community resources and collaborating with treatment teams.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, case management, and active liaison work with patients, families, and funders. Requires PA-licensed credentials (LCSW/LPC/LSW) and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes for services.
• Understanding psychosocial/medical needs to formulate treatment plans.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - PA
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - PA
• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - PA

Aufgaben

• Oversees all utilization management activity including authorization of services.
• Ensures discharge planning documentation is clear, timely, and aligned with treatment.
• Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment planning.
• Provides case management and care coordination services.
• Advocates for patients to achieve community stability and coordinates with referrals and funders.
• Manages mental health commitment processes as regulated by PA law.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) PA

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) PA

LSW (Licensed Social Worker) PA

Jobbeschreibung

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced mental health professional to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for adults and/or children. The role includes coordinating access to community resources and collaborating with treatment teams.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, case management, and active liaison work with patients, families, and funders. Requires PA-licensed credentials (LCSW/LPC/LSW) and a commitment to quality care.