Responsibilities
REPORTS TO : Director of Clinical Services
POSITION PURPOSE : Provides support and assists with clinical case management to include : researching community referrals, long term treatment facilities, providing case management support / services to the clinical team (making phone calls, faxing collateral information, scheduling clinical appointments, etc.)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Maintain an up to date list with contact information for : outpatient referrals, residential treatment centers, nursing homes, assisted living and sober homes, including which has current openings.
- Establishes and maintains good relationships with key contacts.
- Obtains ROI from patients and faxes or emails collateral information to potential outpatient providers and treatment facilities.
- Works in partnership with the therapist and Physician to facilitate compassionate patient communication and advocacy, effective Treatment Team planning and timely discharge planning.
- Assists the clinical team with case management to include : faxing collateral, filing notes, scheduling sessions, family / support system contact, and other duties to be assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS :
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : Good organizational, verbal and written skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to form and maintain professional relationships with community partners.
Some knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, Tricare standards.
EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or High School Diploma with 2 or more years of experience in mental health field.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : Not required
EXPERIENCE : At least two years’ experience in mental health setting preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Correctable vision and hearing.
- Must be capable of occasionally lifting 25 pounds and carrying medical records.
- Must be able to write and record information, and accurately read medical records.
- Must be able to spend 30% to 40% of time standing or walking between units. 60% to 70% of the time is spent sitting at a desk.
- Telephone or public face-to-face contact is infrequent, but must be able to calmly handle frustrated or angry clients.
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