Adult Case Manager (48730)

Position Summary :

Provide case management service to clients as outlined in the case management procedure manual in accordance program guidelines

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide a minimum of 115 hours of service for assigned clients each month.
• Complete client interview and submit written findings and recommendations to referral source
• Coordinate the provision of mental health treatment, competency restoration training, residential care or housing with supervision, medical and auxiliary services if appropriate, case management and monitoring of individuals who are being diverted from commitment to the Department of Children and Families.
• Attend court hearings in the cases of individuals being discharged from the state treatment facilities and ensure effective linkage to service continuum.
• Coordinate discharge planning activities for clients as assigned
• Participate in treatment team, and discharge planning meetings for clients as assigned
• Develop and maintain a written assessment and service plan for each client with as much participation from the client as possible and reasonable.
• Develop and maintain Service plans in accordance with the agency protocol and procedures for frequency and timeliness for completion of this document.
• Ensures Service plans and assessments are appropriately signed and properly credentialed.
• Prepare written documentation of each service conducted.
• Ensures written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the agency's standards for service documentation in the client's medical record.
• Ensures correctly completed service activity logs with progress notes attached are submitted to the finance department on a daily basis
• Ensures progress notes accurately reflect the nature of service provided, activities provided, and the timeliness of services and outcome.
• Attend court hearings in the cases of individuals and ensure effective linkage to service continuum.
• Ensure review of required monthly monitoring reports in order to intervene in problematic situations, to provide alternative treatment modalities when necessary, and to identify trends and issues that illustrate opportunities for improvement in service delivery
• Participate in case conference
• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

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Experience and Competencies :

Maintains a good attendance record.

Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.

Work area is clean and orderly.

Working Conditions :

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or

without accommodation :

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