Case Manager - Behavioral Health
About The Position
Case Manager Opportunity Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. Website: coastalharbor.com The Case Manager coordinates non-therapy needs for residents, including case management, staffing, discharge planning, and utilization review, by coordinating with Therapists and other departments regarding residents’ needs. This includes communicating on a regular basis with external contacts, including referral sources, state-appointed guardians, and other agencies related to residents’ care.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other Mental Health field is preferred; a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience may be substituted
- Experience in Mental Health field is preferred
- Minimum of one year related experience
Responsibilities
- Complete initial chart reviews and patient handbooks with newly-admitted residents; communicate with therapists to anticipate and report any foreseeable problems regarding the continued stay or discharge planning of residents
- Document all external and internal contacts and relay patient information according to guidelines; maintain ongoing list of referral sources and aftercare providers for residents
- Coordinate with therapists, physicians, and other treatment team members to ensure that referral sources, aftercare providers, and other involved parties receive appropriate communication
- Attend treatment team meetings for assigned residents to provide and collect information pertinent to the progress, needs, and discharge planning of residents; complete reviews of charts and communication with unit staff and therapists to provide utilization review information to Utilization Review department; coordinate discharge planning and aftercare arrangements
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
