Case Manager
About The Position
Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms. Responsibilities Case Managers assist with monitoring consumer’s well-being including needs in the areas of mental health, physical health, living, learning, working, and social environments. Case managers travel to wherever consumers reside, whether that is at home, boarding homes, or other community based living to provide monitoring, when working with children they would be going to the schools as well. The primary role of the case manager is to increase psychological adjustment for the consumer by empowering the consumers and sometimes family members with information, education and support in order to follow through once case management ends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline and certification of case management and in home intervention training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health within (6) months of employment.
- Must be at least age 23
- Maintain a valid verifiable driver license and maintain a clear driving record.
Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
- Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer’s needs
- Monitors consumer to secure placement in the least restrictive environment
- Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
- Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed
- Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
- Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
