Licensed Psychiatric Case Manager

About the role

Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for adult and child members, coordinating care to keep patients in the community with the least restrictive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee utilization management, including service authorizations and denial/appeal processes.
• Ensure discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, and timely.
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide treatment interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Provide case management and care coordination services for clients/patients.
• Act as liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders to maintain community stability.
• Manage voluntary and involuntary commitment processes per Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
• Understanding of psychosocial/medical needs to develop comprehensive treatment plans.