CASE MANAGER -PER DIEM

Responsibilities We are searching for Master's-prepared Per Diem/On Call Clinical Case Manager for our Social Services Inpatient Team . Social Services Clinical Case Managers at Fairfax are part of an interdisciplinary treatment team charged with providing quality clinical case management services to our patients from admission to discharge. Clinical Case Managers are empowered to assess their patients' needs, collaborate with patients to create safe and appropriate discharge plans, participate in diagnostics and treatment planning, and work with patients' family, support, and outpatient team for coordination of the discharge plan. Key Responsibilities Conducting Psychosocial Assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary barriers to discharge. Performing diagnostic discharge planning/case management starting from day of admission. Collaborating with outpatient providers and supports to ensure a successful transition for patients. Identifying and recommending family and/or community resources such as housing, treatment providers, and other recognized healthcare disparities. Participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings as an integral professional, clinical member. Acting as liaison for hospitalized patients with various community agencies and resources. Clinical documentation in the medical record. Facilitating therapeutically beneficial meetings between patients and outside supports to coordinate discharge planning. Requirements A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental/behavioral health field is required (an MSW is preferred) as well as the desire to help our patients improve their lives. You will also need to obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential unless you have a clinical license. All Fairfax employees must successfully pass the Handle With Care course completed during New Employee Orientation. A positive attitude and outlook will make you successful in this role, as well as an understanding of the importance of regulatory‑driven deadlines and the ability to stay organized while needing to pivot based on competing priorities. 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