We are in need of a resourceful Case Manager, Eating Disorders, Outpatient to join our growing team at Discovery Behavioral Health in Bridgewater, NJ.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Case Manager, Eating Disorders, Outpatient is an awesome opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in strategic planning, problem-solving and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Case Manager, Eating Disorders, Outpatient at Discovery Behavioral Health today!
Job Description
The Case Manager is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The Case Manager will orient and assess new admissions, as needed. The Case Manager’s responsibility is to provide direct support and resources to the client and clinical staff. Support will be provided in the areas of client orientation/assessment, utilization review, discharge planning, care coordination, and other areas as directed.
Essential Job Functions:
- Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
- Acts as a patient advocate to ensure patient needs are being met and individualization of patient care is prioritized.
- Supports in collaboration with patient’s schools, as necessary and requested by patient’s guardians.
- Serves as the liaison between the clinical and utilization review teams.
- Coordinates discharge planning and appointments.
- Ensure discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
- Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, or more frequently as requested by the provider.
- Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client’s family, or others as indicated throughout the program.
- Assists in gathering pertinent information related to the utilization review process and prepares utilization related documentation as needed.
- Provides holiday and on call/weekend coverage as needed.
- Recognizes, responds to, and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.
- Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.
- Assists with chart documentation and compliance.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Associates Decree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field and/or qualified CADC or CADC intern.
- A minimum of 1-year experience in chemical dependency - psychiatric setting or related field.
- CEU certifications and on-going training in health-related field
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
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Benefits of working as a Case Manager, Eating Disorders, Outpatient in Bridgewater, NJ:
● Company offers great benefits
● Professional Development Opportunities
● Generous Compensation