Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager - LCSW/LPC required

Job Description

Job Description

*Multiple shifts and locations available. Sign on Bonus eligible*

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for patients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.

Job Duties

• Oversees all utilization management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process.
• Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and congruent with treatment team recommendations.
• Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan.
• Provides case management and care coordination services for clients/patients.
• Intercedes on behalf of the individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability. Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders.
• Manages all elements of mental health - voluntary and involuntary commitment processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. (chapter 5100 regs)
• Participates in quality improvement activities for the department and or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• Must have knowledge of community resources and 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 treatment plan.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Company Description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.

Together, we’re among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.

We’re committed to putting people first and pursuing excellence in over 95 clinical specialties, supported by a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.

Company Description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.Together, we’re among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.We’re committed to putting people first and pursuing excellence in over 95 clinical specialties, supported by a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.