# Case Manager 1 (Full Time)

**Company:** [Aurora San Diego](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/7dSFrr13xiK5dZkyM5Mk8c.md)
**Location:** San Diego, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Social Services

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## Description

The Case Manager provides direct and indirect patient care and case management services to active-duty patients receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment. The role focuses on coordinating individualized discharge plans, facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring seamless transitions to appropriate levels of care.

**\*Pay Range: $23/hr. to $25/hr.**

**\*Work Schedule: Monday to Friday**

Essential Functions**:**

-   Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team to address patient care concerns and barriers to discharge, actively participating in treatment planning and case discussions.
-   Develop and implement individualized discharge plans by leveraging treatment team insights, patient charts, and aftercare needs assessments.
-   Coordinate and schedule follow-up appointments, referrals to appropriate levels of care (e.g., Partial Hospitalization Program \[PHP\], Intensive Outpatient Program \[IOP\]), and family or outpatient treatment team meetings.
-   Identify and connect patients with community resources, such as crisis homes or mental health practitioners, to support post-discharge needs.
-   Communicate discharge plans effectively to patients, families, and external agencies to ensure a safe and supported transition.
-   Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and discharge planning activities accurately and promptly in the medical record.
-   Assist with utilization review processes, addressing challenges and proposing solutions to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
-   Schedule family sessions, or outpatient treatment team meetings as needed.
-   Maintain professional and effective communication with internal team members and external stakeholders, including clinics and community resources.
-   Perform administrative tasks, including faxing, filing, preparing reports, and maintaining legal logs (e.g., for holds such as 5150, 5250, 5270) LPS Reports and Homeless log.
-   Monitor and address patient needs during treatment to support their care plan and recovery goals.
-   Attend clinical treatment team meetings as required to provide updates and contribute to patient care planning.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
-   Strong oral and written communication skills.
-   Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team.
-   Familiarity with community resources relevant to behavioral health patients.
-   Knowledge of chronic mental illness and associated care challenges.
-   Understanding of legal holds (e.g., 5150, 5250, 5270).

**Preferred Education and Experience:**

-   At least one year of work experience in a behavioral health setting (pre- or post-graduation).
-   Demonstrated interest in behavioral health and patient care coordination.
-   Experience with discharge planning and case management.
-   Proficiency in administrative tasks, such as report preparation and documentation.

## Benefits

Full Time

-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Health Insurance
-   Vision Insurance
-   Dental Insurance
-   Pet Insurance
-   Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
-   Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
-   PTO Plan
-   Holiday Premium Pay
-   PTO Cash Out option
-   Sick Pay
-   Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
-   Tuition Reimbursement
-   Employee Assistance Program
-   ID Theft Protection

-   Employee Appreciation Events

-   Employee Discount Opportunities