Case Manager / Step Down Navigator

UHS•Bethany, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager/Step-Down Navigator is responsible for meeting with all eligible adult patients at Cedar Ridge at Bethany to discuss the benefits of stepdown services as part of their continuum of care treatment. The Step-Down Navigator will be responsible for communicating eligibility to key members of senior leadership and associated departments and will be responsible for routinely collecting and entering data, specific to eligibility, into Midas for trending report purposes. The navigator will have a thorough understanding of the step-down process and will coordinate between departments. Assists therapists with discharge process, develops referral sources, and performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 21 years of age, required
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Valid Drivers License, required
Must be computer proficient and have strong communications and analytical skills.
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Minimum one year of case management experience required, preferably in the mental health field.
Thorough understanding of the inpatient workflow process and step-down process as it pertains to case management and discharge planning preferred.
Case Management Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Meeting with all eligible adult patients at Cedar Ridge at Bethany to discuss the benefits of stepdown services as part of their continuum of care treatment.
Communicating eligibility to key members of senior leadership and associated departments.
Routinely collecting and entering data, specific to eligibility, into Midas for trending report purposes.
Having a thorough understanding of the step-down process and coordinating between departments.
Assisting therapists with the discharge process.
Developing referral sources.
Performing duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.