Job Overview
Case Manager-Peabody
Job Description
Job Description:
- Provide individual case management services including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, advocacy referral, monitor medication compliance, coordinate services, develop and implement service plans related to clients’ needs and follow up with programs and agencies
- Maintain all client related documentation in order to meet established time frames
- Ensure that case management records are in compliance with funding source requirements
- Document all client contacts and linkage attempts
- Conduct client follow up visits for up to one year after the date of discharge
- Identify community resources that will meet client needs
- Attend community meetings and staffing of cases assigned as required
- Respond to referrals and expedite admission to program
- Attend in-service training activities and continuing education as assigned
- Respond to unusual incidents regarding clients such as, but not limited to accidents, injuries, or threats of body harm
- Maintain daily client contacts with clients that will assist with client care, in addition to assisting with establishing stable housing.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- B.A./B.S. in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other Behavioral Science with some experience in the mental health field
- Some experience dealing with chronic psychiatric population and severely mentally disabled
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with F endorsement and proof of insurance
- Exposure to inpatient psychiatric care (work or training related).
