Case Manager II | Full-Time

Responsibilities Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a full-time Case Manager II for the Social Services Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you! Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems. POSITION SUMMARY The Case Manager II is responsible for managing the assessments and discharge planning activities offered to the patient, which may include assessing patients’ needs and compiling a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team; planning and/or providing care, treatment, and services; collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and/or managed care organizations; and implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources. The Case Manager II will work closely with a Masters level clinician to provide oversight on assessments and clinical consultation as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field. Enrollment in a Master’s Degree program in Social Work or Counseling Psychology preferred. Experience: Preferred one (1) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, family systems and communication, psychiatric diagnoses and effective treatments, and coordination with external review organizations preferred. Additional Requirements: Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Verbal De-escalation, and CPR certification within first 90 days of employment. Sierra Vista Offers Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work? Dynamic people Team-oriented environment Opportunity for advancement Great training program for new grads! Rewarding career opportunities 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services