Master's Level Care Manager

Creekside Behavioral Health

Kingsport, Tennessee, US
Review client records for appropriateness
Coordinate discharge planning
Communicate with external review organizations
The Care Manager is responsible for reviewing of assigned admissions, continued stays, utilization practices and discharge coordination and planning

Job Summary

  • The Care Manager is responsible for reviewing of assigned admissions, continued stays, utilization practices and discharge coordination and planning.
  • Ensures each assigned client has a structured and clinically appropriate post hospitalization care plan.
  • Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Matching Summary

The Care Manager is responsible for reviewing of assigned admissions, continued stays, utilization practices and discharge coordination and planning.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review client records for appropriateness
  • Coordinate discharge planning
  • Communicate with external review organizations
  • Maintain Utilization Review files
  • Document client contacts timely

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with family members
  • Engage client in care planning
  • Support continuation of care

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, mental health, or related field
  • One year experience with external review organizations
  • RN or LPN license required
  • CPR and de-escalation certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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