Case Management Coordinator
Sierra Tucson
Summary
Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services to meet an individual's needs during treatment.
Job description
Purpose Statement
Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services to meet an individual's needs during treatment.
Essential Functions
- Assure residents meet criteria for admission, and review initial clinical information through discharge.
- Monitor and manage client/patient/resident's cases through development and implementation of individual care plans, collecting clinical data and remain informed by continuous review of documentation.
- Coordinate care by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on inpatient or outpatient care.
- Manage client/patient/resident's cases with knowledge and expertise with the patient population of the facility.
- Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the client/patient/residents' insurance provider and treatment team as warranted and may also provide this information to the business office, as needed.
- Conduct precertification with third party payers and negotiate approved days with the provider for the patient/resident admission.
- Assigned tasks for admission review, concurrent review and participate in discharge planning.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Social Science or a related field or relevant previous job experience required.
- Ability to create and maintain professional liaison with community agencies and organizations to ensure continuity of care.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use fields is preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Social Science or a related field or relevant previous job experience
- Ability to create and maintain professional liaison with community agencies and organizations to ensure continuity of care
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use fields preferred
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
- First aid may be required based on state or facility
Company overview
Sierra Tucson is a premier behavioral health treatment center located in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services. Established as a leading residential treatment facility, Sierra Tucson provides integrated care for a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health issues. The facility is renowned for its holistic approach that combines evidence-based clinical therapies with experiential and wellness modalities. Sierra Tucson offers personalized treatment programs that incorporate psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, family programming, and specialized tracks for trauma, mood disorders, and addiction recovery. The center operates within a serene desert environment that supports healing and recovery, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. As a respected provider in the behavioral health industry, Sierra Tucson has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals seeking transformative recovery experiences.