Aurora San Diego

Aurora San Diego

Case Manager 1 (Full Time)

San Diego, California, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
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About the role

  • The Case Manager provides direct and indirect patient care and case management services to active-duty patients receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment.
  • Coordinate and schedule follow-up appointments, referrals to appropriate levels of care (e.g., Partial Hospitalization Program [PHP], Intensive Outpatient Program [IOP]), and family or outpatient treatment team meetings.
  • Communicate discharge plans effectively to patients, families, and external agencies to ensure a safe and supported transition.

Responsibilities

  • $23/hr. to $25/hr. *Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Essential Functions: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team to address patient care concerns and barriers to discharge, actively participating in treatment planning and case discussions.
  • Develop and implement individualized discharge plans by leveraging treatment team insights, patient charts, and aftercare needs assessments.
  • Maintain professional and effective communication with internal team members and external stakeholders, including clinics and community resources.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including faxing, filing, preparing reports, and maintaining legal logs (e.g., for holds such as 5150, 5250, 5270) LPS Reports and Homeless log.
  • Monitor and address patient needs during treatment to support their care plan and recovery goals.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team to address patient care concerns and barriers to discharge, actively participating in treatment planning and case discussions.

Requirements

  • Attend clinical treatment team meetings as required to provide updates and contribute to patient care planning.
  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
  • Experience with discharge planning and case management.
  • Proficiency in administrative tasks, such as report preparation and documentation.

Benefits

  • Identify and connect patients with community resources, such as crisis homes or mental health practitioners, to support post-discharge needs.
  • Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and discharge planning activities accurately and promptly in the medical record.

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