Case Management Coordinator

Case Management Coordinator

Full-Time

About us

Village Behavioral Health is a 108-bed treatment center in Louisville, TN, near Knoxville. The facility is a fully licensed psychiatric residential treatment center and alcohol and drug treatment center for children ages 10-12 and adolescents ages 13-17. Village Behavioral Health is located on 65 acres of land, secluded on a peninsula of the Tennessee River. The location provides a significant therapeutic environment for adolescents in a wilderness setting. Village Behavioral Health has a ropes course and swimming pool and operates a vocational program and activity therapy department.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Management Coordinator to join our team. As a Case Management Coordinator, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluating services to meet an individual’s needs during treatment.

Duties:

• Assure residents meet criteria for admission and review initial clinical information through discharge.
• Monitor and manage client/patient/resident’s cases through development and implementation of individual care plans, collecting clinical data and remain informed by continuous review of documentation.
• Coordinate care by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on inpatient or outpatient care.
• Manage client/patient/resident’s cases with knowledge and expertise with the patient population of the facility.
• Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the client/patient/residents’ insurance provider and treatment team as warranted and may also provide this information to the business office, as needed.
• Conduct precertification with third party payers and negotiate approved days with the provider for the patient/resident admission.
• Assigned tasks for admission review, concurrent review and participate in discharge planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Social Science or related field or relevant previous job experience required.
• Familiarity with behavioral health principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in behavioral health.

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the position of Case Management Coordinator.