Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager - Evening Shift

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Bethlehem seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide mental health assessments, treatment, and crisis intervention for adults and children, coordinating care with families and community resources.

The role involves utilization management oversight, discharge planning, and collaboration with treatment teams. Evening shift; onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in the Psych Eval/Op Services department.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Must be able to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to refer to community/government agencies.
• Understanding psychosocial/medical needs to formulate integrated treatment plans.
• LCSW/LPC/LSW licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Oversees utilization management including authorization of services and denial/appeal processes.
• Ensures discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and aligned with treatment plans.
• Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patients and families.
• Provides case management and care coordination for clients/patients.
• Intercedes to help patients achieve and maintain community stability.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders.
• Manages commitment processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act.
• Participates in quality improvement activities for the department and program.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - PA

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - PA

LSW - Licensed Social Worker - PA

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Bethlehem seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide mental health assessments, treatment, and crisis intervention for adults and children, coordinating care with families and community resources.

The role involves utilization management oversight, discharge planning, and collaboration with treatment teams. Evening shift; onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in the Psych Eval/Op Services department.