What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Case Manager, Autism Services - FT position at Mercyhealth?
Overview
Behavioral Health Case Manager
- Janesville, Wisconsin
- Full-time, Benefits Eligible
- 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday, Day Shift
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS works with the behavioral health multidisciplinary team to provide care for the patients admitted to inpatient behavioral health or mental health, addictions and child, adolescent day treatment programs. The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS would help with dispositional planning, care planning and group psychoeducation. The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS may also help with behavioral health consults in the ED and on the medical unit. Under the supervision and consultation of a psychiatrist the Behavioral Health Case Manager MS 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.
Job Duties:
- Consults and coordinates care of patient with the physician/psychiatrist, RN, social worker/therapist 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 psychoeducational groups.
- Arranges for disposition and follow up recommendations.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in a mental health or behavioral health field
- Experience or field study experience in mental health site.
- Working toward licensure is preferred.
