Case Manager, BH Specialty (60757)

Summary of Position:

The Case manager Specialty Behavioral Health provides high quality patient-centered care coordination as an integral part of a dynamic multi-interdisciplinary team. Care is provided in the clinic and outside in the community meeting each of our patients “where they are”.

Essential duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Attends team huddles when in clinic, clinic staff meetings, and team meetings.

· Conducts patient consultations, assessments, and care planning in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

· Educates patients on conditions, treatment options, and available resources.

· Coordinates services, referrals, and transitions of care, including housing, employment, and crisis interventions.

· Monitors patient progress, responding to changing needs, and facilitating re-engagement using trauma-informed approaches.

· Advocates for patients and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards.

· Supports hospital discharge planning and follow-up to reduce readmissions.

· Completes documentation in the electronic medical record and manages prior authorizations.

· Serves as a point of contact for patients and advocates to resolve service-related issues.

· Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education:

Basic Knowledge and Skills:

· High school diploma or GED work experience.

· Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening.

· BLS Certification

· Fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety required.

· Experience in working with underserved populations is highly desirable.

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience:

· Minimum of 4 years’ experience of full time behavioral/integrated healthcare experience.US

Skills:

· Organization and care coordination

· Communication and teamwork

· Proficient with HMIS.

· Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

· Advocacy for client needs and service access

· Knowledge of community resources and systems navigation, employment resources and Vocational Rehabilitation referral processes.

· Knowledge of substance use and/or mental health disorders

· Trauma-informed care