CaseManagerII,AcutePsychiatric

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus **Position Overview:** This position coordinates the utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals and care facilitation. This position oversees the management of acute patient populations across the care continuum with a focus to provide coordinated and integrated care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Provides discharge planning coordination and Intervention for the high risk patient presenting to the Emergency Department. This position strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimized denials of payment among a patient population with complex health needs. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** * _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._ * Master's: Social Work or related field **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** * 2 years recent relevant experience. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** * A broad knowledge base of health care delivery and case management within a managed care environment. * Comprehensive knowledge of Utilization Review, levels of care, and observation status. * Working knowledge of laws, regulations and professional standards affecting case management practice in an integrated delivery system: including but not limited to CMS, Title 22 CHA Consent Manual, CDPH and The Joint Commission (TJC) * A broad knowledge base of post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance requirements. * Must be able to effectively communicate with and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners. * Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and patients and their families. * Demonstrates commitment to service excellence in all patient, family and emp