Case Manager II

Kootenai Health • Cda, ID

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About The Position

The Case Manager II conducts initial assessments of patients to determine mental health needs and establish care requirements. This role involves assigning patients to mental health practitioners based on intake assessments, performing utilization reviews in accordance with the hospital's UR plan to ensure adherence to federal regulations, and coordinating discharge planning for the Behavioral Health Unit. The Case Manager II also provides clinical supervision to staff working towards licensure and performs a variety of tasks that require a wide degree of creativity and latitude. This position typically reports to the head of a unit or department and requires regular and predictable attendance to meet the age-specific needs of the unit assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or related field (i.e. Psychology) required
• LCSW/LCPC Idaho state license required; current license in another state as a LCSW/LCPC or equivalent acceptable with license in the State of Idaho required within one year of hire
• 3 years of fulltime psychological experience in social work assessment format, treatment planning and crisis intervention required
• Certified to provide supervision to therapists seeking State of Idaho licensure
• Crisis prevention training, or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• May assign patients to mental health practitioners based on intake assessments
• Performs utilization reviews in accordance with the hospital's UR plan to ensure adherence to federal regulations
• Coordinates discharge planning for the Behavioral Health Unit
• Provides clinical supervision to staff working towards licensure
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Leads and directs the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to the head of a unit/department
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for full-time employees
• Affordable part-time premiums for part-time employees
• Voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance
• Well-being resources and telemedicine service options for all employees
• Tuition assistance program available after 90 days
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions based on years of service
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program
• Employee discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees