Outpatient Behavioral Health Case Manager

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Annual recognition/awards

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin seeks a Behavioral Health Case Manager BS - Outpatient to assess and assist with mental health and educational needs, coordinating care and advocating for patients and families within the interdisciplinary team.

You will join a 40-hour week, day shift, collaborating with physicians, preparing histories, discharge plans, and connecting patients with community resources, while pursuing Level 2 certification within 90 days after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mental health or behavioral health field.
• Tact Level 2 certification within 90 days after hire.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Ability to coordinate care and advocate for patients.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and health care staff to assess social and emotional factors.
• Develops patient histories, treatment plans, and dispositional plans.
• Coordinates care with relevant departments and interagency referrals.
• Acts as a family liaison and primary contact for patients and families.
• Maintains strong communication within the program and with psychiatrists.
• Provides supervision to Social Work Students/Interns (as assigned).

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Judgement

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mental health or behavioral health field

Tools

Database software

Internet software

Word Processing software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin seeks a Behavioral Health Case Manager BS - Outpatient to assess and assist with mental health and educational needs, coordinating care and advocating for patients and families within the interdisciplinary team.

You will join a 40-hour week, day shift, collaborating with physicians, preparing histories, discharge plans, and connecting patients with community resources, while pursuing Level 2 certification within 90 days after hire.