Case Manager Psychiatry - Per Diem

Job Overview Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for clients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment. Job Duties Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan. Utilizes management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process. Provides case management and care coordination services for patients. Intercedes on behalf of individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability. Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders. Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and congruent with treatment team recommendations. Manages all elements of mental health voluntary and involuntary commitments processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act (chapter 5100 regulations). Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and currently enrolled in a related Master’s degree program. Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations. Knowledge of community resources and an 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 care plan. Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs (e.g., push/pull patients on bed, stretcher requiring 29 lbs push force, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs of the patient’s weight). Frequent to continuous standing/walking; patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift. May be required to kneel, bend, squat and perform CPR. Location & Schedule Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Position Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Monday-Sunday 7:30a-4:00p, variable weekends and holidays Equal Opportunity Employer Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr 1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital