Social Services Case Manager 1 (Full-Time)
The Case Manager provides direct and indirect patient care and case management services to active-duty patients receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment. The role focuses on coordinating individualized discharge plans, facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring seamless transitions to appropriate levels of care.
*Pay Range: $22/hr. to $25/hr.
Essential Functions :
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team to address patient care concerns and barriers to discharge, actively participating in treatment planning and case discussions.
- Develop and implement individualized discharge plans by leveraging treatment team insights, patient charts, and aftercare needs assessments.
- Coordinate and schedule follow-up appointments, referrals to appropriate levels of care (e.g., Partial Hospitalization Program [PHP], Intensive Outpatient Program [IOP]), and family or outpatient treatment team meetings.
- Identify and connect patients with community resources, such as crisis homes or mental health practitioners, to support post-discharge needs.
- Communicate discharge plans effectively to patients, families, and external agencies to ensure a safe and supported transition.
- Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and discharge planning activities accurately and promptly in the medical record.
- Assist with utilization review processes, addressing challenges and proposing solutions to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
- Schedule family sessions, or outpatient treatment team meetings as needed.
- Maintain professional and effective communication with internal team members and external stakeholders, including clinics and community resources.
- Perform administrative tasks, including faxing, filing, preparing reports, and maintaining legal logs (e.g., for holds such as 5150, 5250, 5270) LPS Reports and Homeless log.
- Monitor and address patient needs during treatment to support their care plan and recovery goals.
- Attend clinical treatment team meetings as required to provide updates and contribute to patient care planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, or a related clinical field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Familiarity with community resources relevant to behavioral health patients.
- Knowledge of chronic mental illness and associated care challenges.
- Understanding of legal holds (e.g., 5150, 5250, 5270).
Preferred Education and Experience:
- At least one year of work experience in a behavioral health setting (pre- or post-graduation).
- Demonstrated interest in behavioral health and patient care coordination.
- Experience with discharge planning and case management.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks, such as report preparation and documentation.
Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
- PTO Plan
- Holiday Premium Pay
- PTO Cash Out option
- Sick Pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- ID Theft Protection
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discount Opportunities
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