Behavioral Health Care Manager
Company: Bluestone Physician Services
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Bluestone Physician Services provides expert, on-site geriatric
healthcare services to members in the comfort of their own home. We
are the largest provider of residential primary care in the nation,
serving thousands living in assisted living and memory care
communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida. Bluestone has
proven that personal engagement, quality of care, and exceptional
service results in high patient and staff satisfaction. Are you
looking for growth and opportunity with an amazing organization?
Join us in this exciting new position and learn why Bluestone
Physician Services has been voted as one of Star Tribune---s Top
150 employers 9 years in a row The Behavioral Health Care Manager
is a core member of the collaborative care team, including a
Bluestone primary care provider and psychiatric consultant, as well
as the community staff caregivers. The Behavioral Health Care
Manager is responsible for supporting Bluestone's patients who are
experiencing any mental, behavioral health, or psychiatric
condition including Alzheimer's and related dementias. Additionally
the Care Manager is responsible for providing support to caregivers
and family in order to ensure the highest quality of life possible.
This position requires local travel throughout St. Cloud, Sartell,
and Sauk Rapids areas, as well as remote working with regular
business hours. Primary Responsibilities: Provide ongoing necessary
education and support to patient's care team on Alzheimer's disease
and related memory loss/dementia and their impact on cognitive
function Provide ongoing necessary education and support to
patient---s care team on Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
diagnoses and their impact on cognitive function Establish care
plans that outline interventions to reduce behavioral episodes and
improve function and safety Provide behavioral interventions using
evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing,
problem-solving, modeling, active listening, other techniques as
appropriate Identify and provide de-escalation strategies and
crisis resources for caregivers, patients, and families Provide
effective non-pharmacological behavior prevention and reduction
solutions Identify strategies to anticipate and calmly de-escalate
distress behaviors Systematically track treatment response and
monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment
side effects or complications Complete validated rating scales
monthly to monitor and assess response to care plan interventions
Participate in regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload
consultations with internal and external psychiatric consultants
Facilitate referrals for the clinically indicated services outside
of the organization (e.g. mental health specialty care, social
services, support groups, etc.) Build community staff skills and
confidence in managing behaviors through education and relationship
building Qualifications: Formal education or specialized training
in behavioral health, including social work, nursing, psychology,
or related fields One or more years of experience in memory care
and/or dementia-related care Valid driver---s license required
Knowledge of behavioral health, dementia, and care planning
Knowledge of assessments, screenings, and care planning for mental
health disorders Ability to engage patients in a therapeutic
relationship when appropriate Ability to work independently with
excellent time-management and organizational skills Ability to
maintain professional relationships with patients and other members
of the care team Ability to communicate effectively and
professionally, both verbally and in writing, with diverse
populations Intermediate-level computer proficiency with email,
fax, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases Excellent
customer service skills Must have received or be willing to receive
COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire. Accommodations for
disability- and religious-based reasons will be considered.
Bluestone offers excellent benefits to our employees including:
Competitive wages Health Insurance Dental Insurance Company paid
Life Insurance Company paid Short and Long-term Disability Health
Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement
plan with 4% matching contributions Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid (non-working) holidays Mileage reimbursement Company
sponsored cell phone and laptop By working here, you have the
chance to make a difference in the lives of others. Our success has
translated into a rapidly-growing organization, offering career
opportunities in recognition of hard work. To find more information
about exciting opportunities within our innovative and ever-growing
organization, please visit www.bluestonemd.com jQEGmHTEkB
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