LEAD CASE MANAGER

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Lead Case Manager for the Social Services Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

The Lead Case Manager is responsible for managing the treatment activities offered to the patients, which may include facilitating therapy groups on patient units; complete thorough assessments; assessing patients’ needs and compiling a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team; planning and/or providing care, treatment, and services; collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and/or managed care organizations; and implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources. Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned tasks. Demonstrate flexibility and assume added tasks when department needs change. Is receptive to feedback and incorporates feedback into daily practices. In addition, the lead case manager is expected to review and sign discharge process checklist for administration, assist in the education and training process of recently hired staff, fulfill the tasks of float and provide support to units within the hospital as needed, facilitate group therapy as needed, fulfill the task of  chemical dependency counselor as needed, and facilitate Writ, Riese, and Certification Hearings as needed.

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field.

Experience: Two (2) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.  Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, group and family therapy, family systems and communication, and coordination with external review organizations preferred.

Additional Requirements: Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and CPR certification within first 90 days of employment.

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities