Social Worker

Preferred experience includes: experience working with severely mentally ill patients, competency in completing psychosocial assessments, advanced skills and knowledge in discharge and safety planning, working knowledge of current reimbursement requirements (including Medicare, MediCal, private contracting), excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to work with a broad spectrum of health care professionals, assertive and creative approach to solving complex systems problems, and ability to work under pressure and deal with change. Job Description: The Psychiatric Case Manager coordinates the care of patients through the provision of clinical case management to assure that patients are being treated at the appropriate level of care and that the admission, treatment and discharge are well coordinated.

Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Berkeley, CA 94705
Shift: Day (5x8 Hours) 8:00a - 04:30pm
Duration: 13 weeks

Job Summary:
Must have experience in a mental health settings (inpatient preferred) and have a master s degree in social work or related (psychology, counseling, MFT)

Mandatory Skills: MSW (Master's social worker) Degree

Variable Weekend Coverage
On Call: Not Required

Must be flexible to float within the facility to the following departments
Social Work
Utilization Review
Intake

Job Description:
The Psychiatric Case Manager coordinates the care of patients through the provision of clinical case management to assure that patients are being treated at the appropriate level of care and that the admission, treatment and discharge are well coordinated. This is accomplished through close collaboration with the patient, family, physician, treatment team, external case managers, referring therapists, outpatient clinic, and payor. Preferred experience includes: experience working with severely mentally ill patients, competency in completing psychosocial assessments, advanced skills and knowledge in discharge and safety planning, working knowledge of current reimbursement requirements (including Medicare, MediCal, private contracting), excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to work with a broad spectrum of health care professionals, assertive and creative approach to solving complex systems problems, and ability to work under pressure and deal with change.

Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)

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