Job Summary
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Case Manager specializing in Critical Time Intervention (CTI), a targeted, evidence-based approach designed to support individuals during crucial transition periods in their mental health and recovery journeys. In this role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care, facilitate seamless discharge planning, and connect clients with vital community resources to promote stability and long-term well-being. Your expertise in hospital and post-acute care settings will drive impactful interventions that empower patients to regain independence and improve their quality of life. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable populations while working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical terminology review, physiological evaluation, and behavioral health screening to determine individual needs.
- Develop personalized care plans that incorporate inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute care strategies, ensuring alignment with patient goals and clinical best practices.
- Coordinate discharge planning by collaborating with hospital teams, social workers, addiction counselors, and community agencies to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
- Manage utilization review processes such as intake evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and utilization management to optimize patient outcomes and resource allocation.
- Maintain accurate medical records while adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Provide patient service through active engagement in behavioral health support, mental health counseling, and addiction counseling tailored to diverse populations including pediatrics and adults.
- Support interdisciplinary communication by documenting case progress, updating medical records, and participating in team meetings focused on inpatient, outpatient, or clinic-based care delivery. Experience
- Proven experience working within hospital environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated background in acute care settings including ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), emergency medicine departments, or surgical units like OR (Operating Room).
- Familiarity with hospital medicine practices, inpatient management, post-acute care coordination, and outpatient clinic operations is essential.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and patient assessment procedures is required.
- Prior experience in behavioral health or mental health counseling combined with social work expertise will enhance your effectiveness in this role.
- Experience with managed care processes such as discharge planning, utilization management, and medical records documentation is advantageous. Join us to be part of a compassionate team committed to transforming patient outcomes through proactive case management and comprehensive support!
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
