Lehigh Valley Health Network·Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members. Coordinates care for patients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.
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Summary Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present with a broad range of mental health needs. Coordinates care for patients and assists them in accessing services and resources that will help maintain them in the community in the least restrictive environment.
Job Duties
Oversees all utilization management activity to include authorization of services as well as management of denial and appeal process.
Ensures all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, timely, and congruent with treatment team recommendations.
Conducts clinical assessments for interpretation and treatment intervention with patient and families as directed by treatment plan.
Provides case management and care coordination services for clients/patients.
Intercedes on behalf of the individual patients to assist them in achieving and maintaining community stability. Acts as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and funders.
Manages all elements of mental health - voluntary and involuntary commitment processes as regulated by Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. (chapter 5100 regs)
Participates in quality improvement activities for the department and or program.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Address: 700 E Norwegian St
Mon-Fri 11: 00p-7:00a with weekend and holiday rotation
1004-06158 Psych Eval/Op Services - Muhl
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field is required. Candidates must have knowledge of community resources and understanding of how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
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