Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

This position is part of the STRIVE Clinic (LIGHT-ETP) a coordinate specialty care treatment team of mental health professionals assisting clients ages 16 to 30 in First Episode of Psychosis. STRIVE uses person centered care while promoting recovery & resiliency. Under general supervision of the STRIVE Clinical Team Manager, the case manager’s role will consist of, but not limited to, linking clients and their families to community resources such as food, shelter, clothing, and financial outlets. In addition, the case manager assists in teaching problem solving skills, independent life management skills, and participates in regular interdisciplinary staff and team meetings with Strive providers. A case manager works diligently in the community, client’s homes, and assists with transportation to and from appointments.

Essential Functions : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge & Skills :

• Working knowledge of the nature of serious mental illness; behavior modification techniques and related treatment modalities, interventions and techniques; of different types of assessments and their uses in treatment planning.

Knowledge of consumers’ rights; agency and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ability to observe, record and report on an individual’s functioning;

Documentation and Compliance

Community Outreach

Collaborate with behavioral health providers, hospitals, emergency rooms, jails and shelters through regular meetings in order to engage and transition consumers throughout systems of inpatient and or community care.

Education & Experience :

One to two years of experience in case management / direct care service provider in a human service delivery setting. A Bachelor’s degree in the human services field such as social work, psychology, or criminal justice is required and related experience is preferred. Must possess a valid GA Driver’s license.

Must have Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. This position is 90% in the community working with clients that have mental health and / or substance abuse issues.

Monday-Friday 8a - 5p; No On Call