Job Description:The Behavioral Health Care Manager Coordinates the care and services for patients identified as needing assistance or meeting Case Management criteria. Provides direct and comprehensive care to patients identified with behavioral, chemical dependency and/or mental health needs. Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team to improve the health of patients with chronic conditions or complex needs. The position educates patients and caregivers to help them manage their health care needs. The incumbent facilitates communication, coordinates services, addresses barriers, and promotes optimal allocation of resources while balancing clinical quality and cost management.

Scope

As a Social Work Case Manager you need to know how to: Coordinate the care and services for patients identified as needing assistance or meeting care management criteria. Assess the patient's prior level of functioning, access to and/or use of community resources and available support systems. Identify appropriate admission and continued stay issues. Attend, facilitate, and participate in rounds and case conferences. Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for patients on mental health hold in the ED and on medical floors when ordered by a physician. Participate in in multidisciplinary care planning meetings. Communicate and collaborate with medical, interdisciplinary team staff, patient, family, insurance companies, and social agencies to provide quality discharge plan to appropriate, safe, level of care. Provide community resources for psychosocial, financial, and educational needs of patient and family.

Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program, required Successful completion of LCSW exam and current clinical supervision, required. LCSW, required within three (3) years of hire Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, required Current LCSW license, preferred At least two (2) years of case management experience in an acute care setting, preferred

Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Anticipated job posting close date:05/30/2024

Location:Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City:Lafayette

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$28.37 - $50.39

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