Mental Health Case Manager

Position Summary:

The Case Manager is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.

He/she will orient and assess new admissions.

The Case Manager's responsibility is to provide direct support and resources to the client and clinical staff.

Support will be provided in the areas of client orientation/assessment, utilization review and other areas as directed.

Essential Job Functions:


* Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.


* Completes required assessments and screenings at the directive of the Clinical Supervisor.


* Serves as the liaison between the clinical and utilization review teams.


* Facilitates psychoeducational groups at the directive of the Clinical Supervisor.


* Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client's family, or others as indicated throughout the program.


* Facilitates group sessions as needed and as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.


* Assists in gathering pertinent information related to the utilization review process and prepares utilization related documentation as needed.


* Provides holiday and on call/weekend coverage as needed.


* Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.


* Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.


* Communicates effectively with client and interdisciplinary team regarding client needs.


* Assists with chart documentation and compliance.


* Adheres to all program policies and procedures while ensuring client safety at all times.


* Direct care staff duties as assigned


* Performs other duties assigned

Core Competencies:


* Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:


* Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Associates Decree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field and/or qualified CADC or CADC intern, perferred


* A minimum of 1-year experience in chemical dependency - psychiatric setting or related field.


* CEU certifications and on-going training in health-related field


* Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.


* Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:


* Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions


* Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes


* Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder


* Hand/ey...