MedCadre Inc
AK - RN Behavioral Health Care Manager - Juneau
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job; it is a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
This position functions within the Behavioral Health Division under the direction of the psychiatry medical staff to clinically manage a panel of patients focused on skill-building, guidance, psychoeducation, supportive counseling, coaching, and strength-based encouragement for individuals experiencing behavioral health disorders or serious mental illness. The position also assists patients with medication refills, referrals, triage, and patient education.
Meet individually with an assigned panel of patients to monitor medication side effects, adherence, and progress toward treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.
Provide coaching, guidance, support, and encouragement using a strength-based approach toward recovery as described in the patient treatment plan.
Provide individual and family education, training, and support with self-help skills that promote wellness, stability, and self-sufficiency as described in the patient treatment plan.
Facilitate medical care for patients in Behavioral Health/Psychiatry Service.
Facilitate medication refills between patients, physician, pharmacy, and insurances.
Provide nurse case management to identify and obtain appropriate medical/therapeutic information in preparation for prescriber visits.
Provide patient education and refer to physician as appropriate.
Conduct medication injections, when indicated, and collect lab samples as needed.
Coordinate care plans with primary care and specialty providers.
Develop and manage individualized treatment plans for the assigned caseload.
Case Management
Provide culturally sensitive, systematic mental health/SUD nursing care that reflects contemporary nursing practice and the patient’s health care/treatment plan.
Utilize multiple brief patient contacts to provide education that reinforces plans of care.
Identify situations where additional services would benefit the patient and communicate closely with clinicians; identify situations beyond nursing scope of practice and seek appropriate clinician direction.
Clinic Support Activities
Research patient education material and equipment needs; coordinate with biomedical services to ensure clinic equipment is maintained.
Other Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Active nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at time of hire. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
Or an LPN license with 5+ years of specific Behavioral Health experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
BLS required.
Experience Required
At least 6 months nurse case management experience.
Experience with mental health care, SUD, and medical primary care phone triage is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of medications, disease processes, and ability to utilize information resources; familiarity with accessing systems related to psychiatric/SUD patient care both within and outside SEARHC.
Effective communication and ability to interact with patients and staff.
Nursing assessment, documentation following federal, state, and accrediting guidelines.
Educating patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, risks, options, and medications.
Ability to recognize acuity and plan appropriate levels of care; tailor education to individual patients; listen carefully to patients and families; utilize electronic medical records and required technology.
Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to talk or hear; may stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. May occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Required Certifications
Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC
Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska (Alaska State Board of Nursing)
Position Details
Shifts: Days, Full Time
State License Details: Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years Of Experience: 2
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialty: Care Manager
Bilingual: No
Vacation Coverage Required: No
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Working at SEARHC is more than a job; it is a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
This position functions within the Behavioral Health Division under the direction of the psychiatry medical staff to clinically manage a panel of patients focused on skill-building, guidance, psychoeducation, supportive counseling, coaching, and strength-based encouragement for individuals experiencing behavioral health disorders or serious mental illness. The position also assists patients with medication refills, referrals, triage, and patient education.
Meet individually with an assigned panel of patients to monitor medication side effects, adherence, and progress toward treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.
Provide coaching, guidance, support, and encouragement using a strength-based approach toward recovery as described in the patient treatment plan.
Provide individual and family education, training, and support with self-help skills that promote wellness, stability, and self-sufficiency as described in the patient treatment plan.
Facilitate medical care for patients in Behavioral Health/Psychiatry Service.
Facilitate medication refills between patients, physician, pharmacy, and insurances.
Provide nurse case management to identify and obtain appropriate medical/therapeutic information in preparation for prescriber visits.
Provide patient education and refer to physician as appropriate.
Conduct medication injections, when indicated, and collect lab samples as needed.
Coordinate care plans with primary care and specialty providers.
Develop and manage individualized treatment plans for the assigned caseload.
Case Management
Provide culturally sensitive, systematic mental health/SUD nursing care that reflects contemporary nursing practice and the patient’s health care/treatment plan.
Utilize multiple brief patient contacts to provide education that reinforces plans of care.
Identify situations where additional services would benefit the patient and communicate closely with clinicians; identify situations beyond nursing scope of practice and seek appropriate clinician direction.
Clinic Support Activities
Research patient education material and equipment needs; coordinate with biomedical services to ensure clinic equipment is maintained.
Other Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Active nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at time of hire. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
Or an LPN license with 5+ years of specific Behavioral Health experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
BLS required.
Experience Required
At least 6 months nurse case management experience.
Experience with mental health care, SUD, and medical primary care phone triage is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of medications, disease processes, and ability to utilize information resources; familiarity with accessing systems related to psychiatric/SUD patient care both within and outside SEARHC.
Effective communication and ability to interact with patients and staff.
Nursing assessment, documentation following federal, state, and accrediting guidelines.
Educating patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, risks, options, and medications.
Ability to recognize acuity and plan appropriate levels of care; tailor education to individual patients; listen carefully to patients and families; utilize electronic medical records and required technology.
Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to talk or hear; may stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. May occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Required Certifications
Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC
Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska (Alaska State Board of Nursing)
Position Details
Shifts: Days, Full Time
State License Details: Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years Of Experience: 2
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialty: Care Manager
Bilingual: No
Vacation Coverage Required: No
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