Freeman Health System·Joplin, Missouri
Conduct behavioral health and safety risk assessments within the Emergency Department to determine patient risk levels. Coordinate aftercare and manage the legal documentation for involuntary holds in collaboration with law enforcement and medical providers.
Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.
About Us – The Case Management team initiates discharge planning with every patient upon admission and provides assistance with aftercare, medical equipment, care coordination, and other discharge needs.
Case managers are assigned to individual units but also may follow patients with specific discharge needs to provide targeted, patient-centered care.
The Case Management team collaborates with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, patients, and families to coordinate excellent care.
Case Managers are critical members of the multidisciplinary team and maintain consistent communication with care providers.
The Case Management team strives to achieve timely discharge of patients with all needed aftercare arranged.
Schedule PRN - Weekday & Night Shifts What You'll Do Provide behavioral health/safety risk assessments in the Emergency Department and coordinate aftercare.
Ensure safety of patients by assigning risk level.
Assist providers, police officers, and outside entities by ensuring validity of involuntary hold paperwork and filing involuntary holds with the appropriate counties.
Licensed Social Worker, Therapist or Social Services Provider (BSW) OR four year degree in a related field. LBSW or MSW Four year degree in a related field.
Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid time off (PTO) Extended Sick pay Disability pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. #LI-DNI
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.
