Case Manager Psychiatry Per Diem

Schuylkill

Job Location:

Bethlehem, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nations 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. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers 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 LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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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.

Job Duties

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).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors 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.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Sunday 7:30a-4:00p variable weekends and holidays

Department:

Psych Rehab And Case Mgt - Muhl

Required Experience:

Manager

Imagine a career at one of the nations 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...