What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager Behavioral Health position at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital?
Location
White Plains, New York
Shift :
Day (United States of America)
Description :
Breakthrough Behavioral Health :
Make It Possible at New York-Presbyterian
Care Manager - Behavioral Health - Westchester - Full-time - Days
Continue your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and discover why we're the nation's #3-ranked center for Psychiatry (U.S. News & World Report). Over a century ago, we introduced the world to moral psychiatric care. Today, our specialized Women's Health Unit, NIMH-funded Eating Disorders Program, groundbreaking Kosher Unit for specific spiritual and dietary needs, and other programs make us a model center for patient-centered innovation. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Join us, and experience Making It Possible.
Ensure that patients are transitioned appropriately throughout the continuum of care. Evaluate appropriateness of level of care, length of stay, and discharge plans. Conduct managed care and utilization management reviews for all levels of care. Actively collaborate and consult with treatment teams and external agencies. Facilitate MD appeals for authorization of coverage as needed. Conduct telephonic case reviews with managed care companies.
Required Criteria
- Licensed Master Social Worker by New York State Education Department or Current New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- 2 years experience in mental health field after completion of degree.
- Experience with a broad range of psychopathology and substantial understanding of the phenomenology, dynamics and treatment of the psychiatric population within current behavioral health care context.
- Capacity to conduct case certifications and reviews to present rationale for level of care, LOS, interventions, and discharge plans. Ability to deliver these functions for all payer sources and across all levels of care.
- Knowledge of reimbursement protocols and billing issues pertaining to all payer sources.
- Master Degree in Social Work or Licenced RN
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range :
85,500-$127,000 / Annual
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Salary : $85,500 - $127,000
