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Behavioral Health Case Manager

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The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services during and post-hospitalization as established by the behavioral health care team and executed by the case manager.

Job Responsibility:

  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice
  • Initiates and participates in family conferences to determine psychosocial and discharge planning needs
  • Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations
  • Utilizes social work assessment and input from other team members to formulate realistic recommendations for social work action plan
  • Locates community resources and connects patient with resources
  • Assists in determining financial concerns including insurance and assists in application for social security benefits
  • Responsible for understanding various State Waivers, qualifications for each waiver and how to assist patients
  • Connects patient with Community Mental Health or other agencies or private providers
  • Coordinates community placement for appropriate post-hospital discharge planning and coordination
  • Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for identification and access to services
  • Documents appropriate information in the patient’s medical record
  • Contributes to the financial viability of hospitals
  • Works in partnership with the treatment team to ensure timely patient discharge
  • Utilizes established procedures and appropriate resources in working with third party payors
  • Participates in the case management activities at assigned site/service
  • Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork among case management staff members
  • Assists peers in the event of fluctuating census
  • Provides coverage to other services as needed
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree
  • Master’s level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (KS), Licensed Master Social Worker (KS), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KS)
  • State of Kansas Social Work license
  • Ability to proficiently read and document in electronic medical record

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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