Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for patients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.
Job description
Job Duties
- Oversees all utilization management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process.
- Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and congruent with treatment team recommendations.
- Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan.
- Provides case management and care coordination services for clients/patients.
- Intercedes on behalf of the individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability. Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders.
- Manages all elements of mental health - voluntary and involuntary commitment processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. (chapter 5100 regs)
- Participates in quality improvement activities for the department and or program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
- Must have knowledge of community resources and understanding of how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services.
- Understanding of the psychosocial/medical needs of clients in order to formulate an integrated, comprehensive treatment plan.
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania
- Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations
- Knowledge of community resources and appropriate referrals
- Understanding of psychosocial/medical needs to formulate integrated treatment plan
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.