Care Manager Behavioral Health - Utilization Management
About The Position
Gracie Square Hospital is a leading behavioral health facility in New York City providing comprehensive, personalized healthcare. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we deliver innovative treatments, helping patients achieve meaningful recovery and long-term well-being. The Care Manager conducts managed care and utilization management reviews for inpatient level of care. Works to optimize the patient's experience to provide support throughout the continuum – from admission and examination, to discharge, transfer and transport. Review all managed care admissions to determine the necessity of admission and report it to the managed care companies. Actively collaborates and consults with treatment teams and external agencies.
Requirements
- Master's degree
- Current NY State License as LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC
- Experience working in a behavioral health setting
- Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct managed care and utilization management reviews for inpatient level of care.
- Optimize the patient's experience to provide support throughout the continuum – from admission and examination, to discharge, transfer and transport.
- Review all managed care admissions to determine the necessity of admission and report it to the managed care companies.
- Actively collaborate and consult with treatment teams and external agencies.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
