Case Manager - ACUTE

KVC Health Systems•St. Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager position advocates for the patient and ensures the patients are receiving all needed services and resources, as outlined in the treatment plan or plan of service, and ensures those services are efficiently coordinated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related degree
Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance with good driving record. Able to obtain a class E driver’s license and meet KVC’s requirement for auto insurance
Experience in social services, residential treatment, education, or another related field.
Previous experience working with children/families in a trauma informed environment

Nice To Haves

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook email.
Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, organizational, oral and written communication skill.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and email applications

Responsibilities

Ensures resources/services are available for the patients as outlined in the patients’ plan and documents those resources/services
Facilitates communication and reporting amongst all pertinent team members, both internal and external
Engages in crisis intervention with youth
Arranges or provides transportation youth to community appointments
Meets with youth at least weekly or as specified
Maintains and documents weekly contact with agencies/parents
Coordinates and communicates with other departments for scheduling and treatment
Maintains an updated agency mailing list
Prepares information for psychiatric medication reviews
Schedules staffing reviews for all youth on the caseload as specified. Clearly communicates the schedules to all treatment team members, both internal and external
Participates in team meeting, department meetings, etc.
Coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfer of caseload
Meets with parents, caseworkers, and guardians to complete paperwork as well as conducts assessments, gathers patient documentation, distributes patient information to the appropriate staff, and enters client data into electronic health record. Ensures patient is supported through transition into the program.
For discharges, ensures all paperwork and notifications are in order
Other duties as needed for the betterment of Camber.
Additional duties may be assigned based on organizational needs and staff qualifications.