OPBH/Vitality RN Case Manager - Full Time
Company: CARSON VALLEY HEALTH
Location: Gardnerville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OPBH/Vitality RN Case Manager -
Full Time POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The RN/Case Manager acts as a
client advocate/case manager to Outpatient Behavioral Health and
Vitality for Life clients. This role coordinates referrals to
services and resources for clients and manages the care of clients
to ensure achievement of quality client outcomes. This position
works closely with clinical staff to provide case management,
discharge planning, referrals, and care coordination. This position
also assists in the identification of appropriate utilization of
resources across the continuum of care. This position participates
in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the
management of client care. This position collaborates with doctors
and other medical professionals to give clients comprehensive care
to address client’s physical and psychosocial care needs. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing
required. Master’s degree in mental health field preferred (e.g.
Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family). RN license, state of
Nevada required. NCI training required (within 90 days of hire).
Minimum Work Experience One year working in a behavioral health
clinic setting required; 3-5 years preferred. POSITION ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Care Management Knowledge of medications commonly used
in mental health settings. Demonstrated skills in the areas of
de-escalation, negotiation, communication (verbal and written),
conflict resolution, interdisciplinary collaboration, care/case
management, creative problem solving, and critical thinking.
Knowledge of outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services to
include: Basic knowledge of quality improvement, insurance
verification, and utilization management as it relates to
third-party payers. Develop and maintain a network of the usual
services and disciplines required by the typical clients within the
caseload. Act as a consultant to all disciplines specific to OPBH
and VFL case management. Provide back-up coverage to the
receptionist/admin when requested or out of the office. Demonstrate
flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and
regulations. Intermediate computer skills required. Client Care
Assist psychiatry providers in the management of client scheduling,
medication refills, prior authorizations, service coordination,
vital signs, and fulfillment of psychiatric-specific case
management needs. Assess the clients within the caseload to
identify needs, issues, resources, and care goals. Complete a case
management assessment and a nursing assessment (if appropriately
licensed) and develop a discharge plan anticipating needs/resources
for a safe discharge. Complete ongoing treatment planning and
re-assessment of determined client goals and objectives; making
appropriate changes as necessary. Conduct and/or participate in
necessary conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings regarding
case review and specific client needs. Coordinate the necessary
resources to accomplish goals developed in plan. Provide
psychoeducational groups as requested and/or coordinate nursing
education schedule for Vitality for Life. Documentation Complete
documentation in the medical record appropriate to level of care.
Assemble necessary referrals, discharge summary, and pertinent
information for placement prior to discharge. Document home-care
lists and alternate level-of-care facilities lists provided to
families when appropriate. Assist in post-discharge client
callbacks to promote client compliance, care plan comprehension,
and readmission reduction. Communication Interact, communicate, and
intervene with multidisciplinary healthcare team in a purposeful,
goal-directed fashion. Work proactively to maximize the
effectiveness of resource utilization. Anticipate, initiate, and
facilitate problem resolution around issues of resource use,
continued service utilization, and discharge planning. BENEFITS: If
you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and
full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits
on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. NO
STATE INCOME TAX Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian
Dental and Flexible Spending Account. Vanguard 401(k) with match.
Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time
employees) (A Division of REMSA). Employer Paid Basic Life and
AD&D insurance. Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness,
Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability). Earned Time Off, Sick
Leave and Paid Holidays. Nevada 529 College Fund. Unum Employee
Assistance Program. Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity
Theft Program through CyberScout. Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical
Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of
Western NV for ages 9 months. Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to
help in the community. and More CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE
RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE "BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN
NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU
TO OUR TEAM Mon-Fri; 8am to 4:30pm
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