Behavioral Health Inpatient Case Manager at Psychiatric Medical Care

Pocatello, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Treatment planning, Patient education, Behavioral health, Crisis intervention, Compliance, Interpersonal skills, Computer literacy, BLS, Handle with care

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Title: Behavioral Health Inpatient Case Manager License Required: RN or Social Work License Salary: $30-40/hr Location: Pocatello, ID (onsite) Schedule: Day shift with every 3rd weekend required. Who we are: Psychiatric Medical Care is one of the country's largest Behavioral Health Management companies. Why work with PMC? Because PMC works for you. At PMC, we strive to maintain a culture of kindness and accountability. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and provide team member support. We encourage everyone at PMC to have a healthy work-life balance and bring their authentic selves to work every day. Competitive Benefits: Low cost medical insurance including medical, dental, and vision Matching 401k Furthering Education Assistance Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Referral Bonus Program Unmatched Clinical Support: The PMC Clinical Team is ready to support you every step of the way. We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7. We connect you with our top team members for peer-to-peer training and support. As PMC’s Behavioral Health Inpatient Case Manager, your focus will be on the 3Cs; Care, Community and Compliance. Responsibilities 3 Cs: Care – Provide the best possible patient care Provides assessments, treatments, and case management to patients and families. Completes psychosocial assessments on all new admissions. Participates in discharge planning, arranges for follow-up care, and develops mechanisms for exchange of appropriate information with sources outside the hospital. Plans and coordinates therapeutic program services on the behavioral health program unit. Responsible for leading the treatment team. Educates patients and families on signs and symptoms of illness to prevent re-hospitalization and improve disease management skills. Compliance – Ensure the program operates within all regulations Participates in discharge planning, arranges for follow-up care, and develops mechanisms for exchange of appropriate information with sources outside the hospital. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities. Community – Become a wonderful addition to your local community Serves as a resource person to healthcare professionals concerning psychosocial problems and community resources. Requirements License in social work or Registered Nurse license required. Two or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social service with an emphasis in psychiatric work preferred. Current certification/training in the management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. BLS Handle with Care will be provided Basic computer knowledge Strong interpersonal skills Working conditions In clinical duties, you will be exposed to communicable disease, blood, and body fluids. Exposure to injury from patients or equipment. Realizing there are unavoidable environmental hazards, the employee must assume responsibility for knowledge of protocols and policies relevant to these hazards. Utilized appropriate protective attire that will be provided in each area. Physical requirements Ability to handle heavy materials or patients. Physical demands greater than moderate may require knowledge of the use of appropriate equipment. Frequent bending, lifting, and pulling require the proper use of good body mechanics. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, staff physicians, and visitors, displaying a smile and maintaining a pleasant attitude. This job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Also, the ability to communicate by phone is important. Direct reports This position has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager provides assessments, treatments, and case management to patients while leading the treatment team. They are also responsible for discharge planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and educating families on disease management.