Case Manager Intern Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Highlights of your role:

Provides direct behavioral health therapy services under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Interns need to be enrolled in a master’s level program in the mental health field. Internship will follow the structure put forth by their academic program and agreed up by LifeCare Behavioral Health Supervisor. Interns will provide direct care to a wide range of ages in the form of diagnostic intakes, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and CTSS Therapy in local schools. Internship will have a graduated structure starting with observation of services and graduating to providing independent direct care. Intern will maintain documentation in the form of intakes, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic health care records under the supervision of a trained mental health therapist. Expectations include attending bimonthly consultation groups and participating in formal presentation of cases to Behavioral Health team. Attend community meetings as directed for professional develop. Additional responsibilities such as providing services in the hospital setting, care center, and school setting are possible, but the majority of opportunities will occur in the Roseau office setting.

We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations.

Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

Job Details:

Location: LifeCare Medical Center
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Part-time
Hours: 16
FTE:.2
Weekends: No
Holidays: No
*Pay Range:$17.35

*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.

What you’ll get to do in this role:

Conducts comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessment upon referral from physician unit social worker, case management nurse, etc. or outside agencies.

Develops treatment plan based on the diagnostic assessment and reviews assessment information and treatment plan with each patient.

Facilitate implementation of the treatment plan.

Provides individual, couple, family or group therapy to patients and their families using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

Review treatment plan as needed.

Makes contact with referral sources and other caregivers and assures communication and coordination exists regarding patient care.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychiatric medications and the ability to recognize common medication reactions and takes appropriate action.

Identifies significant changes or high risk situations in patient’s condition and takes appropriate actions as evidenced in reporting, consultations & documentation, as well as referring to appropriate agencies for immediate protection.

Completes consults upon request.

Completes all assessments and progress notes according to standard operating procedure.

Completes all billing procedures according to standard operating procedure.

Places follow-up calls to patients as necessary, i.e., patient complaints, missed appointments, etc.

Present cases for staff consultation as appropriate.

Provide advocacy services as needed to promote “self-determination”.

Monitors program effectiveness by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new programs.

Develop and present educational programs for other professionals and staff as appropriate in areas of expertise upon request.

Obtains and maintains a working knowledge of state laws and rules that apply to child abuse/neglect, vulnerable adults and the mentally ill.

Represents LifeCare Medical Center at Social Work/Behavioral Health meetings.

Is involved in the community as it relates to mental/behavioral health issues.

Maintains a file on community resources for referrals.

Works closely with the local county and social service center and law enforcement agencies.

Participates in professional meetings and conferences to keep informed of current resources and practices related to Behavioral Health.

Participates in community education as requested by the Director.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)