Summary

The Case Manager II is responsible for managing the assessments and discharge planning activities offered to the patient, which may include assessing patients' needs and compiling a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team; planning and/or providing care, treatment, and services; collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and/or managed care organizations; and implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources. The Case Manager II will work closely with a Masters level clinician to provide oversight on assessments and clinical consultation as needed.

Job description

Position Summary

The Case Manager II is responsible for managing the assessments and discharge planning activities offered to the patient, which may include assessing patients' needs and compiling a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team; planning and/or providing care, treatment, and services; collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and/or managed care organizations; and implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources. The Case Manager II will work closely with a Masters level clinician to provide oversight on assessments and clinical consultation as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field. Enrollment in a Master's Degree program in Social Work or Counseling Psychology preferred.

Experience: Preferred one (1) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, family systems and communication, psychiatric diagnoses and effective treatments, and coordination with external review organizations preferred.

Additional Requirements: Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Verbal De-escalation, and CPR certification within first 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field
Preferred one (1) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting
Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, family systems and communication, psychiatric diagnoses and effective treatments, and coordination with external review organizations preferred
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Verbal De-escalation, and CPR certification within first 90 days of employment

Benefits

Great training program
Opportunity for advancement

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.