Case Manager

Case Manager

About the Job: Will consider candidates with any of the following:

Position Summary:

Conducts initial assessments of patients to determine mental health needs and establish care requirements.

Case Manager BSW

Responsibilities:

• May assign patients to mental health practitioners based on intake assessments
• Performs utilization reviews in accordance with the hospital's UR plan to ensure adherence to federal regulations. Coordinates discharge planning for the Behavioral Health Unit
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Leads and directs the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to the head of a unit/department
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Active license in the State of Idaho as a LBSW
• 3 years' clinical experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting required; recent acute clinical practice experience preferred
• BLS required
• Crisis prevention training, or must acquire within 6 months of employment, require

Case Manager I

Responsibilities:

• May assign patients to mental health practitioners based on intake assessments
• Performs utilization reviews in accordance with the hospital's UR plan to ensure adherence to federal regulations
• Coordinates discharge planning for the Behavioral Health Unit
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Leads and directs the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to the head of a unit/department
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements:

Master's degree in Social Work

• Active license in the State of Idaho as a LMSW
• 3 years' clinical experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting required; recent acute clinical practice experience preferred
• BLS required
• Crisis prevention training, or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required

Case Manager II

Responsibilities:

• May assign patients to mental health practitioners based on intake assessments
• Performs utilization reviews in accordance with the hospital's UR plan to ensure adherence to federal regulations
• Coordinates discharge planning for the Behavioral Health Unit
• Provides clinical supervision to staff working towards licensure
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Leads and directs the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to the head of a unit/department
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or related field (i.e. Psychology) required
• LCSW/LCPC Idaho state license required; current license in another state as a LCSW/LCPC or equivalent acceptable with license in the State of Idaho required within one year of hire
• 3 years of fulltime psychological experience in social work assessment format, treatment planning and crisis intervention required
• Certified to provide supervision to therapists seeking State of Idaho licensure
• Crisis prevention training, or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required
• BLS required

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical and office job
• Repetitive movements
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at ... or email [email protected] with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.