Overview Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities to provide compassionate care to both adult and adolescent patients in our Reasons Inpatient eating disorder program at BHC Alhambra Hospital .
The Case Manager for Reasons is responsible for managing the social work and discharge planning coordination offered to the Reasons patients, which may include the appropriate clinical screening and assessment of new admissions, input into the establishment of treatment plans, interfacing with the treatment team/external case managers, authorizations, and utilization review with managed care organizations. This position also provides resources and implements and accomplishes all aspects of the discharge planning process. This position will provide aftercare planning, relapse prevention, and life skills-oriented therapy groups on a schedule. This position will attend treatment teams, audit medical records, and meet with patients and families to coordinate discharge planning and social work needs.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring/assist in 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.
Maintain necessary documentation of all services and the quality of care.
Assure proper tracking and completion of all utilization reviews, working with third party payors regarding certified days.
Contribute to treatment planning.
Coordinate discharge plans to the patient/family/significant other that were identified by the treatment team.
Provide, monitor and document discharge planning activities including but not limited to identification of discharge planning needs, involvement of patient, family and significant others as appropriate, coordination of referrals to other agencies including transmission of necessary information.
Qualifications
Education: R.N. or Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, psychology or a related field required.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) 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 or comparable license. One year of experience working in an eating disorders treatment setting preferred.
Additional Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Bilingual Spanish – preferred. Experience in telehealth and electronic medical record documentation.
Benefits & About
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career and growth opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Tuitions savings to continue your education with Chamberlain University
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