Case Manager
Millcreek of Arkansas
Summary
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Manage the client's/patient's/resident’s cases with a solid background of clinical knowledge and expertise and may be responsible for providing some therapeutic services to clients/patients/residents.
Job description
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Manage the client's/patient's/resident’s cases with a solid background of clinical knowledge and expertise and may be responsible for providing some therapeutic services to clients/patients/residents.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide case management and care coordination services for clients/patients/residents in the facility.
- Responsible for coordinating continuum of care activities for assigned clients and ensuring optimum utilization of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external agencies and referral sources requirements.
- Responsible for psychosocial assessment and for conducting individual, family and group sessions.
- Conduct various duties related to coordinating treatment and discharge activities, as needed.
- Provide quality care through developing, implementing, managing and evaluating client/patient care plans.
- Collect, correlate and provide clinical data to the treatment team.
- Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the insurance provider and treatment team as warranted.
- May also correlate clinical data for business office as required.
- Coordinate in a timely manner, issues or activities relevant to the treatment team.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service field required.
- One or more years’ experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- Previous experience with the patient population served by the facility preferred.
- Previous experience in case management and/or utilization review preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current license required within the state the facility is operating in if required.
- 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 Social Work, Counseling or related human service field required.
- One or more years’ experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- Previous experience with the patient population served by the facility preferred.
- Previous experience in case management and/or utilization review preferred.
- Current license required within the state the facility is operating in if required.
- 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.
Company overview
Millcreek of Arkansas is a specialized behavioral health treatment facility located in Arkansas, focusing on comprehensive mental health care services. The organization provides inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for individuals struggling with various mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, Millcreek of Arkansas offers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, psychiatric evaluation and treatment, medication management, and specialized care programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. The facility operates with a multidisciplinary approach, employing psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, and mental health professionals who work collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. Millcreek of Arkansas serves as an important resource in the regional healthcare landscape, addressing the growing need for accessible and quality mental health services. The organization's commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence positions it as a key provider in Arkansas's behavioral health network, contributing to improved mental health outcomes for individuals and families throughout the state.