Job Description

The Case Manager is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The Case Manager will orient and assess new admissions, as needed. The Case Manager’s responsibility is to provide direct support and resources to the client and clinical staff. Support will be provided in the areas of client orientation/assessment, utilization review, discharge planning, care coordination, and other areas as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.

Acts as a patient advocate to ensure patient needs are being met and individualization of patient care is prioritized.

Supports in collaboration with patient’s schools, as necessary and requested by patient’s guardians.

Serves as the liaison between the clinical and utilization review teams.

Coordinates discharge planning and appointments.

Ensure discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.

Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, or more frequently as requested by the provider.

Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client’s family, or others as indicated throughout the program.

Assists in gathering pertinent information related to the utilization review process and prepares utilization related documentation as needed.

Provides vacation and on call/weekend coverage as needed.

Recognizes, responds to, and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.

Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.

Assists with chart documentation and compliance.

This full-time position works 11 am-7 pm at our Bridgewater, NJ eating disorder outpatient program. 

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