Job description

The Case Manager is responsible for managing discharge planning for patients upon discharge from treatment. The Case Manager is responsible for patient caseload and providing educational or life-skills groups to patients. The Case Manager could have the responsibility for maintaining communication with the referral source and other services provided as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and modify a clinically sound plan of care for the patient discharge.
• Interview patients, families and significant others, and evaluates the precipitating admission factors, emotional and psychological problems, available personal/community support systems, relevant family dynamics and financial/legal issues relative to discharge planning.
• Coordinate all discharge planning with families, interdisciplinary treatment team, agencies, and other community resources.
• Formulate therapeutic relationships and provides education to patients, families, and individuals relative to discharge planning and aftercare.
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc.
• Link patient with internal and external resources as needed to meet patient needs
• Assist families in finding resources to help themselves
• Displays an ability to effectively communicate with courts, probation officers, or other members of legal system when applicable
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance providers.
• Develop a discharge plan that meets patient needs for ongoing support
• Prepare patient to maintain recovery post-discharge
• Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies.

Education:

· Minimum of Associates in Human Services, Social Work, or related field or Bachelors in Human Services or Social Work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• discharge planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person