COUNSELOR-CARE MANAGER GeroPsych Heritage Nursing FT (0.8) Days CHI Health Immanuel Heritage Center - Full-time / Part-time

CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University's health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.

Job Summary/Essential Duties:

* Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses.

* Makes timely and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

* Relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner; shows sincere interest in others and their concerns; initiates and develops relationships with others as a key priority.

* Develops effective give and take relationships with others; understands the agendas and perspectives of others; recognizes and effectively balances the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

* Speaks clearly and expresses self-well in-groups and in one to one conversation.

* Assists with the development, assessment, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive plan of care for identified populations by coordinating an interdisciplinary team approach to service and resource delivery. The assessment will include patient goals, as well as biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and discharge planning needs. Maintains flexible work hours to accommodate patients and physicians which often includes long hours and unscheduled shifts for emergency cases and peak periods of activity.

* Serves as an advocate and liaison between patient/family and physician, hospital staff, members of the health care team, community resources, and third party payers as necessary.

* Consistently evaluates the appropriateness of levels of care, diagnostic testing and clinical procedures, quality and clinical risk issues, and provides timely, accurate and complete medical record documentation and data collection which includes delay days.

Hours: Full time days.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Preferred: Three years of progressive clinical experiences as a registered nurse or licensed therapist; Two years experience with disease specific population for a specialized care manager. Strong emphasis on critical thinking, diagnostic testing and behavioral procedures.

Education/Licensure:

Required: Completion of a BSN Registered Nurse program in an accredited institution. Current RN licensure in the State of Nebraska or the State of Iowa. Nebraska and Iowa are compact states so you must be licensed in the state of residence.

OR

Master Degree in Counseling or Social Work. Must have a current license/certification in one of the following areas:

Licensed Mental Heath Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa.

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Iowa

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Iowa

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Iowa

Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW)

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Nebraska

Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC) in Nebraska

Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Iowa (ACADC)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Iowa (CADC)

Provisional Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Iowa (PCADC)

International Alcohol and Drug Counselor -- must be approved by Iowa or Nebraska (IADC)

International Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor must be approved by Iowa or Nebraska (IAADC)

* ***License must be held in the state you provide services.

Will obtain the following within six (6) months of employment:

* CPI Certification

* Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting (if working in Iowa)

BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say "Professional Level-with AED", and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Job requires basic to moderate skills in reading, verbal and written communication. Strong leadership and critical reasoning skills in clinical decisionmaking. Planning and organizing, initiative and ingenuity, creativity, independent decisionmaking, problem solving, and ability to interpret data. Public relations and promotion of positive morale are important. Limited computer skills are necessary.

Consistently adheres to and demonstrates our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers. CB