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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 while patient is hospitalized and formulate and execute an appropriate discharge plan
Locates community resources and connects patient with resources to assist in their living situation
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 in determining eligibility and obtainment of waiver services
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
Works in partnership with the treatment team to ensure timely patient discharge
Utilizes established procedures and appropriate resources in working with third party payors to ensure safe and timely discharge
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 required.