Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager

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Summary
Provides mental health assessment diagnosis treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for patients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.

Job Duties

• Oversees all utilization management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process.
• Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear concise timely and congruent with treatment team recommendations.
• Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan.
• Provides case management and care coordination services for clients/patients.
• Intercedes on behalf of the individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability. Acts as a liaison between patients referral sources and funders.
• Manages all elements of mental health - voluntary and involuntary commitment processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. (chapter 5100 regs)
• Participates in quality improvement activities for the department and or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree Social Work Counseling or related field.
• 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 treatment plan.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania
• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania

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.

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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