CASE MANAGER

UHS•ROSEMEAD, CA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

BHC Alhambra Hospital is seeking a Case Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for managing patient treatment activities, including clinical screening of potential admissions, establishing treatment plans, interfacing with the treatment team and external case managers, and overseeing discharge planning. The position also involves travel to off-site locations. The Case Manager will participate in the implementation and ongoing review of treatment plans, maintain contact with the treatment team, ensure patients attend the appropriate level of care, facilitate smooth transitions during transfers, and maintain necessary documentation. Key responsibilities include completing PsychoSocial Assessments and working with mental health and eating disorder patients.

Requirements

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, psychology or a related field.
A minimum of four (4) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations is preferred.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan and conduct an ongoing review of the plan to ensure effective implementation of all treatment interventions.
Maintain ongoing direct contact with the attending practitioner, treatment coordinator, and various members of the team.
Assist in ensuring that the patient attends the appropriate level of care or program as indicated on the treatment plan or as needed when there are changes in the patient’s status.
Interface with the staff of the appropriate level of care to facilitate a smooth transition at the time of transfer.
Maintain necessary documentation of all services and the quality of care.
Assure proper tracking of all reviews
Completing PsychoSocial Assessments.
Working with mental health and eating disorder patients.