Case Manager II, Acute Psychiatric

Sutter Health

Berkeley, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$57.84–$77.79 Per Hour

LOCATION

Berkeley, CA

POSTED

19 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview:

This position coordinates the utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals and care facilitation. This position oversees the management of acute patient populations across the care continuum with a focus to provide coordinated and integrated care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Provides discharge planning coordination and Intervention for the high risk patient presenting to the Emergency Department. This position strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimized denials of payment among a patient population with complex health needs.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

+ _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._

+ Master's: Social Work or related field

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

+ 2 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ A broad knowledge base of health care delivery and case management within a managed care environment.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Utilization Review, levels of care, and observation status.

+ Working knowledge of laws, regulations and professional standards affecting case management practice in an integrated delivery system: including but not limited to CMS, Title 22 CHA Consent Manual, CDPH and The Joint Commission (TJC)

+ A broad knowledge base of post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance requirements.

+ Must be able to effectively communicate with and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.

+ Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and patients and their families.

+ Demonstrates commitment to service excellence in all patients, family and employee interactions and in performing all job responsibilities.

+ Functions in a manner to promote quality patient care and assure a positive patient experience.

+ Verbal and written communication skills.

+ Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.

+ Must have time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.

+ Intermediate computer skills.

+ Ability to promote teamwork and to effectively function in teams.

+ Ability to interact effectively with key internal and external constituents using collaboration, and customer service skills that promote excellence in the patient experience.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $57.84 to $77.79 / hour

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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