Psychiatric Case Manager - Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff, actively seeking areas for improvement and efficiency. The manager prepares information for notification letters, performs utilization review, and maintains compliance with regulation changes.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include preparing information for notification letters, performing utilization review, maintaining compliance with regulation changes, reviewing patients' records, and evaluating patient progress.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Services, Psychology, or a related field, with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience working with mentally ill and/or addictions. The candidate must be adaptable, decisive, and demonstrate foresight, with the ability to communicate with patients, family, peers, and medical personnel.

Requirements

  • Degree in Social Services, Psychology or related field
  • LPN/RN licensure preferred
  • Minimal 5-7 Years Experience working with mentally ill &/or addictions
  • Louisiana Nursing License or multi-state compact nursing license
  • Crisis Response Training
  • CPR

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement options
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
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