Case Manager

Essential Functions:

• Completes psychosocial assessments with each patient to guide the treatment process and assist in establishing appropriate follow up care. 
• Collects and analyzes data from various sources to evaluate programs and determine need for additional educational programs. 
• Delivers behavioral health education services. Develops educational materials such as audiovisual aids, articles, brochures, fact sheets and public service announcements promoting behavioral health topics.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in treatment plans and reporting as appropriate. Understand and abides by HIPPA guidelines. 
• Maintain complete and accurate records on each patient. 
• Inform and educate the patient and family member involved in ongoing treatment plans for the patient. 
• Sets up and attends meetings with providers and follows up with patients regarding their treatment plan. 
• Receives documentation from providers and follows up with patients regarding their treatment plan. 
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and the mental helath provider.
• Provides outpatient mental health resources to patients and assists in establishing follow up appointments. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to complete competency for nursing skills.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations. 
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements:

• Must maintain a telephone and adhere to appropriate dress code. 
• No licensure required. 
• Bachelors degree a human services field of study which includes a field practice involving supervised psycho-social assessment, planning, and referral of individuals with health and/or social problems is required. 

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a hospital or long-term setting preferred. 
• Other experience in related fields helpful.