PRN Behavioral Health Case Manager LMSW LCSW LAC LPC LISAC LMFT

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health professional to join their team in Phoenix. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive care coordination for patients, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. The role requires a master's degree in social work or a related field, along with relevant licensure and experience. As part of a collaborative team, you will manage patient care from admission to discharge, working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Paid Orientation

Flexible Schedules

Weekly Pay

403(b) Pre-tax Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Discount Entertainment Tickets

Restaurant/Shopping Discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• 5 years of clinical experience and state licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care coordination for patients.
• Manages individual patients across the health care continuum.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Time Management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensure in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Care Management Systems

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a difference – you belong at Banner Staffing Services!

As the internal staffing (registry) provider for Banner Health, Banner Staffing Services (BSS) provides opportunities within one of the country’s leading health systems. The BSS team is dedicated to providing personal attention and professional support for its employees. Registry opportunities are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. As a BSS employee, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular full-time or part-time opportunities within Banner Health.

In addition, registry employment through BSS offers:

1. Competitive wages
2. Paid orientation
3. Flexible Schedules (select positions)
4. Fewer Shifts Cancelled
5. Weekly pay
6. 403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. Employee wellness program
9. Discount Entertainment tickets
10. Restaurant/Shopping discounts
11. Auto Purchase Plan

BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. BSS requires: Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education).

Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix wants you to bring your passion for Behavioral Health to Banner Health! Our 22 Bed Voluntary Psych Unit is located in our Main Tower at BUMC-P! Our academic model and teaching orientation support learning at all levels, and is truly a collaborative environment between staff, physicians and other therapies. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding patient care and support.

This opportunity is for a Full Time Days 8am-4:30pm to include rotating weekend coverage as we provide 7 day a week patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. This position assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Manages individual patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
2. Provides assessment, direct psychoeducation, and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care.
3. Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
4. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes.
5. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
6. Acts in a leadership function to collaboratively develop and manage the interdisciplinary patient discharge plan. Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.
7. Educates internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts. Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires master’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience. Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience and as required by state law, a licensure in at least one of the following categories: social work, professional counseling or marriage and family. (Certification requires two years post graduate experience in a mental health setting or equivalent combination of education and documented supervised clinical experience.)

Positions providing direct services to substance abuse program patients must also possess board licensure in addictions as required by state.

Must have a working knowledge of care management, hospital and community resources.

Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills. Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team format.

Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.