LEAD CASE MANAGER

UHS•Sacramento, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Lead Case Manager for the Social Services Department. This role is for individuals passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and who desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving patients. Sierra Vista Hospital is a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, offering comprehensive mental health services and support for patients and their families since 1986, specializing in emotional, behavioral, and addiction problems.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field.
Two (2) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and CPR certification within first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, group and family therapy, family systems and communication, and coordination with external review organizations.

Responsibilities

Managing the treatment activities offered to patients.
Facilitating therapy groups on patient units.
Completing thorough assessments.
Assessing patients’ needs and compiling a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team.
Planning and/or providing care, treatment, and services.
Collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and/or managed care organizations.
Implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources.
Utilizing time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned tasks.
Demonstrating flexibility and assuming added tasks when department needs change.
Being receptive to feedback and incorporating feedback into daily practices.
Reviewing and signing discharge process checklists for administration.
Assisting in the education and training process of recently hired staff.
Fulfilling the tasks of float and providing support to units within the hospital as needed.
Facilitating group therapy as needed.
Fulfilling the task of chemical dependency counselor as needed.
Facilitating Writ, Riese, and Certification Hearings as needed.