Case Manager 1 (Full Time) and (Part Time)
7 days ago
San Diego
Job Description 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., • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, 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., • 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 Full Time • 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 Part Time • 401K Retirement Plan, • 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