Outpatient Case Manager Behavioral Health
Full Time
Lehighton, PA
Posted
Job description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission
of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Outpatient Case Manager, Behavioral Health is responsible for providing social work and case management services to patients and their families on an outpatient basis as directed by the policies and procedures of the entity and Behavioral Health Service Line. The case manager provides professionally established methods of assessing a patient's unique bio-psychosocial status, assists patients and families in resolving problem areas, and connects them with appropriate community resources and services. Responsible for the psychosocial component of patient care as it relates to medical stability and wellness, the case manager collaborates with both health care and community partners to address social determinants of health and promote self-management of care needs. The case manager also collaborates with the Outpatient Care Manager RN and care management resources as needed to address the social needs of the medically complex patient. May be required to provide in-patient services as needed per case.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides assessment, care planning and intervention to patients and caregivers, including psychosocial and resource evaluation and planning, advocacy, as well as crisis intervention as appropriate.
- Provides counseling directed toward helping patients/caregivers cope with and understand the relationship between physical functioning, illness and the consequent social/emotional impact and adjustments required.
- Consults with providers, nurses and other members of the health care team to facilitate interdisciplinary care and address effective continuum of care coordination.
- Investigates insurance benefits as well as community resources to provide and facilitate appropriate referrals based on patient/caregiver agreement.
- Organizes individual patient care meetings with internal and, as necessary, external multidisciplinary team members and the patient/caregiver to evaluate progress and to identify and resolve problems that may interfere with a positive patient outcome.
- Provides patient/caregiver and/or care team education as needed as it relates to government mandates/laws.
- Proactively collaborates with patient/caregiver, care team members, and community partners as necessary to address bio-psychosocial needs to ensure efficient and effective continuity of care, utilization of resources and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
- Ensures appropriate clinical and patient care documentation in patient charts, completes reports and other requested/required patient documentation as needed, and maintains required statistical documentation for the department's management information system.
- Functions autonomously under the Organization and Departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
- Acts as a liaison to community agencies, health institutions, etc., to address systems issues affecting patient outcomes by serving, as able, in community groups and organizations.
- Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for one to two hours at a time, stand for two to three hours at a time, walk on all surfaces for up to five hours per day, and climb stairs. Must be capable of driving a car. Fingering and handling objects frequently. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. May be required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels and reaches above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversations and high and low frequencies and to see as it relates to general and peripheral vision. Must have the ability to touch as related to telephone and computer keyboard.
EDUCATION:
MSW from an educational institution accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education (NCSWE) with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience preferred. May have bachelor’s degree in Social Work with minimum 5 years medical social work experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:
Valid clinical license issued by the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey; clinical licensure also preferred. Credentials earned because of completion of an academic degree program must meet the regulatory designation established within the state of chosen clinical practice.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure
to include employment
history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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