PRN Behavioral Health Case Manager LMSW LCSW LPC LAC

Banner Health Corporate; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Case Manager to provide comprehensive care coordination across adult and adolescent units, with potential to float between locations and programs. The role includes assessment, planning, and linkage to services in outpatient and intensive programs, ensuring safe, patient-centered care in a scalable health system.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge, collaborating with physicians and payers, and supporting an integrated care approach

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field; 5 years clinical experience.
• Licensed in social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family.
• Knowledge of care management and working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and related background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients across the health care continuum to achieve optimal clinical and satisfaction outcomes.
• Provide assessment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups; coordinate care from admission to discharge.
• Lead process-improvement activities for populations of patients and manage discharge planning with the health care team.
• Evaluate medical necessity and optimize patient outcomes; document communications with payers and regulators.
• Educate internal team members on case-management concepts and integrate them into daily practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Professional licensure in social work / counseling / marriage & family

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, 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:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b)
• Pre-tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• 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).

For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) in Scottsdale, AZ has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs - in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.

Voted 4 years in a row by employees as Banner Health's Best Place to Work and Best Place to Receive Care.

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) in Scottsdale

is looking for a PRN Behavioral Health Case Manager who may float between adult and adolescent units as well as IOP as needed. Our staff provides assessments for outpatient treatment, as well as offering Intensive outpatient programs at both our Scottsdale facility and Chandler office for adults and adolescents with chemical dependence or mental health challenges. This position will be a Full Time Day Shift as needed Sunday- Saturday 8:00AM- 5PM.

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 Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and 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. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. 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. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One 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.

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