Behavioral Health Case Manager LMSW LCSW LPC LAC Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift:

Day Job Category:
Clinical Care Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan
Bring your passion for Behavioral Health to Banner Thunderbird Medical Center!

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit is made up of 56 beds and cares for a wide range of different mental health diagnoses as well as those behavioral health patients whom have co‑morbidity requiring an extra level of acute medical care. As a Behavioral Case Manager you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of diagnostic categories and age groups.

The psychiatrists, nurses, and Behavioral Health case managers work closely as a team to strategize the treatment approach. There will be ample opportunity to practice your family therapy skills with pediatrics, and group therapy skills and addiction counseling skills with our adults. Ours is a fast‑paced environment that is never dull or routine. While working for Banner, you will be able to strengthen your clinical skills while serving our most vulnerable patients and instilling hope for the future.

The Day Shift hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours, and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post‑offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. This position assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements.

This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Manages individual patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.

Provides assessment, direct psychoeducation, and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care.

Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.

Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes.

Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.

Acts in a leadership function to…