Case Manager - Adult Outpatient-DMH FSP

Job Overview

The intensive outpatient department utilizes DMH, FSP and FCCS funding to provide service to adults who may be reluctant to
seek services in traditional mental health clinics due to stigma, impaired mobility, and/or geographic limitations or poorly engaged. Provide “whatever it takes” services to consumers including providing services where the consumer lives, assisting with housing, benefits, employment, education, transportation, child care, medical and other needed services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as an active team member and closely collaborate with team members.
• Provide field based services as required by program.
• Interface with multidisciplinary team in treatment planning and service delivery.
• Develop and assess effectiveness of individualized treatment plans and consumer progress.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency, HIPAA and DMH standards.
• Assist in ongoing maintenance of consumers’ charts and other related documentation.
• Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.   
• Perform other duties as assigned by Coordinator.
• Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency’s needs.
• Comply with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend internal and outside meetings as assigned.
• Meet expected performance standards as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide “whatever it takes” services to consumers including providing services where the consumer lives, assisting with housing, benefits, employment, education, transportation, child care, medical and other needed services.
• Provide case management services to clients as assigned.
• Serve as care coordinator for clients as assigned. Responsibilities include coordination of all services with other providers and completion of all coordinated care documentation.
• Provide case management services to clients as assigned.
• Serve as care coordinator for clients as assigned. Responsibilities include coordination of all services with other providers and completion of all coordinated care documentation.
• Assist client in developing independent living skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
• Co-facilitate and lead psycho-social rehabilitation groups.
• Assist in crisis and symptom management.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some experience providing case management services required.
• Must complete HIPAA training.
• Must be able to pass background/criminal check.
• Valid CA Driver License and automobile insurance.
• Knowledge of housing, employment, SSI resources and success with linking client.
• An understanding and implementation of  rehabilitative therapeutic techniques.

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