Case Manager

CorrHealth • Fort Collins, CO

4d • $34 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the HSA/Department Head for discharge planning assignments. Determines the needs for discharge planning for all inmates released from the facility. Assists in the coordination of these services with a multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate the achievement of optimal discharge planning with the result of maximizing clinical, financial and community placement outcomes. Delivers pre-discharge/discharge, re-entry and reintegration programming for inmates on the mental health case load or all qualified inmates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year of health-related or case management experience
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Correctional mental health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews inmates to provide preliminary discharge plans
• Identifies who needs outside resources upon release
• Electronically documents all interventions and patient response in patient's medical record
• Assists in matching referrals to needed services
• Assists in filling out required/relevant paperwork
• Provides patients with information needed for aftercare services
• Serves as liaison between County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Office, County Public Defender's Office, and the Jail Mental and Medical units
• Participates in case management meetings with on-site mental health providers
• Participates in Quality Management meetings, Quality Management Peer Review activities, and staff training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED