About the role

  • Case Manager coordinating patient care and collaborating with health teams in a behavioral health setting. Advocate Health provides care across various states including mental health support and rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the patient’s care throughout their stay
  • Collaborates with the health care team in evaluating the appropriate use of resources
  • Ensures progress towards departmental improvement goals relative to length of stay (LOS) and cost per case
  • Participates in Care Conferences as requested
  • Engages in utilization management activities appropriate to the patient’s level of care
  • Obtains insurer’s approval for services by providing the insurer with pertinent medical information
  • Documents insurance information/authorization numbers in relative software applications
  • Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, physicians, allied professionals, and all peers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Human Services or related field from an accredited institute
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in the care of assigned patient population
  • Working knowledge of community resources
  • Expert knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
  • Expert knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Expert ability to analyze trends and data and display them in a statistical reporting format
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, video and web conferencing, email, and experience with electronic coding and EHR systems or applications
  • Strong ethics
  • Experience with remote workforce operations required.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Job title

Case Manager – Behavioral Health

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$27 - $40 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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