What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Springwoods Behavioral Health?
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience
- Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing or related field
- Experience in acute clinical case management and/or utilization review
- Experience in related duties in the delivery of patient care, management of patient care providers or project management in a healthcare environment
- Current licensure in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) if licensure is held.
- Current CPR, Verbal De-escalation, and Handle with Care certifications, or must obtain within 14-days of hire.
- CPHM, CCM or ACM preferred
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Current knowledge of utilization management, care coordination and utilization review processes.
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn financial management related to UR function and reporting quality and improvement processes.
- Ability to effectively monitor, evaluate resources utilized of each assigned area and make substantial recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for future planning.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally
- Ability to analyze information and problem solve.
- Demonstrate evidence of strong skills in confidentiality, integrity, creativity and initiative.
- Demonstrates the ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and handle complex and confidential sensitive situations.
- Proficient in the use of computer and multiple software programs.
- Ability to identify trends through analysis of practices to improve the overall utilization of resources and cost containment and communicate those trends found through analytical study using a variety of reporting mediums.
- Ability to perform utilization review, assist and coordinate appeal efforts in a timely fashion.
- Ability to represent UM in Medical Staff Committees as assigned.
- Ability to perform related work as required and assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000
