Responsibilities

Out-Patient Case Manager

North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to individuals facing psychiatric or substance abuse challenges. We specialize in military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and their dependents through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. Our commitment is to prioritize patient care, offering excellence, comfort, and security during their most vulnerable moments. Join us, and you'll become part of a supportive network of peers and leaders dedicated to continuous learning and industry excellence. At North Star, your career can thrive through robust education opportunities and advancement within the Universal Health Services (UHS) network.

Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day. We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:

• Service Excellence

• Continuous Improvement

• Employee Development

• Ethical and Fair Treatment

• Teamwork

• Compassion

• Innovation

Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team.

Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Evaluate clients' needs and strengths.

• Case Planning: Develop personalized care plans.

• Advocacy: Assist clients in accessing services and asserting their rights.

• Resource Coordination: Connect clients with relevant community resources.

• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support during emergencies.

• Monitoring and Follow-up: Track progress and adjust plans as needed.

• Collaboration: Work with other professionals to coordinate care.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records.

• Education and Empowerment: Provide support and build skills.

• Ethical Practice: Adhere to professional standards.

• Cultural Competence: Respect diversity and ensure culturally competent services.

• Evaluation: Measure outcomes to inform future practice.

• Qualifications

  Qualifications: To excel in this role, you should have:

• Clinical Expertise: A bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field.

• Therapeutic Skills: Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress or grief.

• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• Access to ongoing training and educational opportunities

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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