About this role
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services to meet an individual's needs during treatment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assure residents meet criteria for admission, and review initial clinical information through discharge. • Monitor and manage client/patient/resident's cases through development and implementation of individual care plans, collecting clinical data and remain informed by continuous review of documentation. • Coordinate care by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on inpatient or outpatient care. • Manage client/patient/resident's cases with knowledge and expertise with the patient population of the facility. • Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the client/patient/residents' insurance provider and treatment team as warranted and may also provide this information to the business office, as needed.
• Conduct precertification with third party payers and negotiate approved days with the provider for the patient/resident admission. • Assigned tasks for admission review, concurrent review and participate in discharge planning. OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Social Science or a related field or relevant previous job experience required. • Ability to create and maintain professional liaison with community agencies and organizations to ensure continuity of care. • Knowledge of mental health and substance use fields is preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• • First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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