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FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

 

Summary:

The MHU Clinical Case Manager combines advanced clinical skills with organizational skills to coordinate all aspects of the patient's treatment plan. Functions in the role of clincian, educator, liaison, and resource person. Establishes treatment goals and priorities in accordance with patient and organizational objectives in weekly staffings and case reviews. Participates in Utilization Review and unit performance improvement activities. Assists in the development of staff inservice training and ongoing follow-up and monitoring.

 

Experience/Education Requirements:

Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology preferredBachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology requiredMinimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with mentally illDemonstrates familiarity with short-term crisis intervention, understanding of individual psychotherapy, and family interventionPossess broad understanding of various theoretical perspectives in evaluating patient treatment needs and responses

License or Certification Requirements:

LSW, LPC or NCC Within 3 years of hire

 

Responsibilities:
Acts as a resource to unit leadership as necessary.Assumes responsibility for coordinating the treatment and discharge planning for mental health patients.Completes psycho/social assessment within 72 hours of admission on all assigned patients.Coordinates regularly scheduled treatment team staffing and case reviews providing input into the department, implementation and update of treatment plans.Demonstrates an understanding of the action and side effects of psychotropic medications.Performs certification and insurance reviews for assigned patients, as needed.Provides ongoing evaluation of patients' involvement/response to treatment.Provides regularly scheduled family intervention to assess, involve family/other in treatment and discharge planning.Serves as a liaison between physicians, team staff, and outpatient agencies, following confidentiality standards.Rotates weekends as needed.

 

 

 

 

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

 

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

 

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Obtaining and transporting patients' body fluids. Cleaning patients who are incontinent of urine and/or stool. Controlling the agitated student such as scratches, bites,etc. This potential exposure reduced through non-violent crisis intervention education and the use of universal precautions.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - Exposure potential reduced through the use of universal precautions.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with patients and other staff.
Vision: Needed to read materials such as medical records.
Smell: Needed to detect the odor of ETHO on patients, smoke in patients' rooms or electrical hazards.
Hearing: Required for patient safety, telephone use, intercom announcements (i.e., Code 99) and vital signs.
Touch: Required for pulse taking, supportive/comforting interventions and control.

 

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

 

Average Hours per Week:40

Shift: All

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 3%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 3%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: l
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs:Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
MHU staff are required to assist with the control and transport of patients. Patients may weigh as much as 300# and be carried at waist height up to 100'. Assists with lifting patients from wheelchairs to beds. Carries linens for bed making and supplies weighing up to 10# up to 100'.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 3
Stand:15
Crawl: 1
Walk: 60
Kneel: 3
Lift: 3
Drive:0
Squat: 3
Climb: 2
Bend: 3
Reach above shoulders: 1

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp Normal weight: Frequently
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Writing, taking vital signs.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

 

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

 

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 7
Outside hours : 1

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Dry
Atmosphere:

Special Hazards: Other - potentially aggressive/violent patients.
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves to maintain MHU universal precautions.