Utilization Review / Case Manager, Behavioral Health, Inpatient Services - ReqCode 00011056

A 669-bed regional care, teaching hospital founded in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has more than 760 physicians and provides comprehensive health care services to its local communities and is a major referral and treatment center for patients throughout the northern New Jersey metropolitan area.

Recently named to U.S. News and World Report list of top Cardiac Centers in the United States, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is among a select group of organizations that have set national benchmarks for quality patient care, patient safety and hospital efficacy, representing a highly significant achievement and a true culture of performance improvement. Newark Beth Israel is home to Children's Hospital of New Jersey and The HEART HOSPITAL of New Jersey. Newark Beth Israel is a major teaching affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York; New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; and St. George's University School of Medicine. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is accredited by Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO); The American Osteopathic Association; the Cancer Commission of the American College of Surgeons; and The College of American Pathologists
Coordinates quality healthcare services with the interdisciplinary treatment team; facilitates patients through continuum of care; Conducts admission and continued stay review on patients, in accordance with the PPO and/or HMO contracts, InterQual and other classifications as designated by the Utilization/Case Management Review Plan; Identifies trends and patterns of resource use and patient care, and makes recommendations in compliance with established policy and procedures; Ensures continuity of care for patients with post-hospital health care needs and maximizes the patient's and family's abilities to meet the continuing care needs within their social and financial framework.
* Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
* Minimum 2 years of prior experience working with emotionally disturbed at risk clients required.
* Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Case Management/Utilization Management
* Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

NBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer