Case Manager

Responsibilities Coordinates and tracks all of the discharges in the hospital. This includes maintaining an ongoing discharge calendar, aftercare providers, and trends regarding patient discharges. Works closely with the Case Management Supervisor to carry out objectives regarding the provision of utilization management, discharge planning, clinical care and payor source coordination for patients. Maintains an ongoing and accurate record of all scheduled discharges in the hospital. Communicates with therapists/case managers to anticipate and report any foreseeable problems regarding the continued stay or discharge planning of patients. Monitors and reports to Case Management Supervisor the ongoing documentation regarding discharge planning to help identify problems so interventions can proceed. Maintains an ongoing list of referral sources and aftercare providers for all patients. Coordinates with the therapist, physician, and other treatment team members to ensure referral sources, aftercare providers, and other involved parties are communicated with appropriately. Attends treatment team meetings on all units as needed to provide and collect information pertinent to the continued stay and discharge planning of patients. Completes reviews of charts and makes recommendations to therapists and treatment team regarding balancing of resources with discharge planning. Contacts reimbursement agencies at regularly identified intervals to justify admission to hospital, continued hospitalization and discharge planning. Completes Discharge Planning and aftercare arrangements for all assigned patients, including scheduling of aftercare appointments and coordinating discharge conference. Adheres to all safety policies and safe work practice. Attends hospital safety trainings. Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures. Reports all accidents immediately. Qualifications Education: Preferred: A Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or another Mental Health field. Required: A BA degree in Mental Health or Human Services related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience in a Psych Hospital, or a degree in Nursing with Kentucky licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr