Care Management Specialist-PM's-LOH Care Management

Nevada System of Higher Education

5d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Reviews the clinical needs of customers seeking behavioral health services and provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the customer’s medical and psychiatric status/symptoms. Is in constant review of where patients are in the system who need inpatient behavioral health beds or services and works to place them in clinically appropriate in system beds. This role works to connect the behavioral health service line across the NS-EEH health system.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a health-related field or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current State of Illinois licensure LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, RN
Minimum of three years of acute care behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews comprehensive clinical assessments for patients seeking treatment within the NS-EEH Behavioral Health Service line. Appropriately identifies clinical needs.
Obtains initial diagnostic impression and confirmation during the disposition process with the physician or designee.
Reviews vital signs, weight, blood alcohol and calibration of BMI for specific population.
Reviews documentation of assessment and level of care determined.
Reviews collateral with families and support
Provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the customer’s medical and psychiatric status and symptoms.
Formulates clinical picture of the patient to collaborate with the Clinical Team on admissions and appropriate placement.
Ensures smooth patient admissions and movement by collaborating with BH Leadership.
Collaborates and creates working relationships with NS-EEH acute care ED and medical floor staff to ensure smooth workflows and patient movement between the hospitals