Behavioral Health Case Manager

Primary City / State :

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name :

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift : Job Category :

Job Category : Clinical Care

Clinical Care

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Bring your passion for Behavioral Health to Banner Health! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ was remodeled and expanded in 2017, providing new, state-of-the art units for our patients and staff! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is a voluntary facility for adults and adolescents.

We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential, and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs.

We are in need of a Case Manager with at least one year of experience. The work schedule is PRN, any day Monday through Sunday, 8AM to 4 : 30PM.

Duties include meeting with patients for initial workups as well as facilitating groups as needed and checking in with patients on a daily basis.

Additional duties include coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team : administrative support for discharge planning;

nursing and medical providers as well as utilization management and outside stakeholders such as SMI teams and out -patient providers.

The ideal candidate will be available on a weekly as well as a daily basis, with advance notice.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry / Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry / Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities.

These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

• As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy :
• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant / Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan
• Registry / Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes;

employment, criminal and education) is required.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. This position assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs.

The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements.

This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies / resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Manages individual patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.

2. Provides assessment, direct psychoeducation, and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care.

3. Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.

4. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes.

5. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team.

Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.

6. Acts in a leadership function to collaboratively develop and manage the interdisciplinary patient discharge plan. Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.

7. Educates internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts. Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires master's degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience.

Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience and as required by state law, a licensure in at least one of the following categories : social work, professional counseling or marriage and family.

Certification requires two years post graduate experience in a mental health setting or equivalent combination of education and documented supervised clinical experience.)

Positions providing direct services to substance abuse program patients must also possess board licensure in addictions as required by state.

Must have a working knowledge of care management, hospital and community resources. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills.

Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team format.

Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting th