Case Manager I

Job Title: Case Manager I

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health Adult OP

Req #: 0000243615

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.75 - $28.91 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Facilitate treatment and provide direct practice in the areas of group work, consumer education, treatment planning and individual counseling, coordination of referrals and intakes as necessary. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, performing intakes, assessments, initiating treatment interventions and crisis intervention. Perform clinical case management and treatment planning with consumers that experience psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders. All clinical documentation is completed with compliance in the requirements set by the NJ Division of Mental Health Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Participates in staff training and continuing education. Takes an active role in Performance Improvement projects. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work preferred or related Masters Degree in Mental Health Service Discipline.
• Three to five years clinical experience with the dual diagnosed target client population
• Skills Training, Crisis Intervention, Group work, Individual and Family counseling skills are imperative.
• Partial Hospital Program experience is also recommended.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Assume active participation in Performance Improvement Projects. Initiate improvement efforts and work collaboratively with the treatment team to identify areas of needed improvement.
• Attend Inservice training to improve skill level and knowledge base. Participate in training preparation and planning process when required. Support Department’s inservice and continuing education committee.
• Complete documentation in the medical record according to department policy. Psychosocial Assessments, Group Notes, Progress Notes and treatment summaries include all required information and meet the time frame requirements according to policy.
• Coordination of referrals and intakes from PESS, IP, PHP, State Psychiatric Hospitals, Community and other hospital systems including but not limited to scheduling and keeping track of the status of these referrals. Keeping statistics on the outcomes of these referrals.
• Perform crisis Intervention with the cooperation of other treatment team members. Perform interventions with the Screening center Staff when required.
• Perform Intake Assessments following initial contact or referral. Present Assessment to treatment team and complete the required documentation for clinical record.
• Function as liaison with inpatient unit specifically completing assigned consults within 48 hours and attending alternate treatment team meetings with the inpatient.
• Provides Entry and Follow Up of Prior Authorizations by submitting Prior Authorization requests to insurance/covermymeds.com, follow-up with pharmacy/client with approvals/denials, advising Provider if not approved.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.