Overview

Sign on Bonus up to 10,000!

 The Behavioral Health Case Manager works with the inpatient behavioral health/medicine multidisciplinary team to provide care for the patients admitted to those units. The BHCM would help with dispositional planning, care planning and group therapy. The BHCM also helps with behavioral health consults in the ED and on the medical unit. Under the supervision and consultation of a psychiatrist the BHCM will gather data about patient condition and assist with disposition, pro viding resources and recommendations to patients in the ED or on medical floors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Works with patients on the inpatient unit, emergency room and medical floors.
  • Consults and coordinates care of patient with the physician/psychiatrist, inpatient RN and other agencies.
  • Assesses treatment planning and progress.
  • Prepares treatment plan and goals for patients.
  • Maintains pertinent patient data in the EMR in accordance with state and federal laws and hospital policy.
  • Provides group therapy.
  • Arranges for disposition and follow up recommendations.
  Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a mental health/behavioral health field with documented clinical course work. Experience or field study experience in mental health site.

Certification/Licensure

TACT certified within 90 days after hire. Approved CPR/BLS within 90 days after hire.

Special Physicial Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity to operate telephone and keyboard is also needed.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.