Case Manager Psychiatry - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Mount Pocono, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for clients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Social Work, Psychology, or related field and Actively enrolled in a related Masters degree program.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• Must have knowledge of community resources and understanding of how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services.
• Understanding of the psychosocial/medical needs of clients in order to formulate an integrated, comprehensive care plan.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan.
• Utilizes management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process.
• Provides case management and care coordination services for patients.
• Intercedes on behalf of individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders.
• Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and congruent with treatment team recommendations.
• Manages all elements of mental health voluntary and involuntary commitments processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. (chapter 5100 regs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level