Care Manager - Depression

Community Healthcare Network Inc • New York, NY

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About The Position

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Care Manager/Depression who will be an integral part of the Behavioral Health Integrated Care team.

Requirements

• Licensed Master of Social Work.
• Two years care coordination or other related experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients with depression.
• Provide crisis interventions, when needed for suicidal/homicidal ideations or intents, domestic violence, child abuse, etc.
• Provide psychoeducation for patient about their medical conditions, especially depression.
• Monitor patients’ progress with depression treatment using the PHQ-9 screening tool.
• Conduct psychiatric consultations and regular follow-up discussions with the PCP.
• Provide monthly telephonic follow-up for all patients on the case load of about 75-100 patients.
• Implement and coordinate service plans for patients who are not eligible for Health Homes.
• When indicated, escort patients to various specialty medical and social service appointments.
• Utilize SBIRT to provide brief interventions and referrals for patients with at-risk substance use.
• Coordinate and schedule weekly case conferences for each medical provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees