Targeted Case Manager

Job Summary :

Targeted Case Managers (TCM) are responsible for coordinating and assuring the continuity of services for each patient on their caseload. This includes working with each patient and caregiver(s) to coordinate care planning, complete a comprehensive assessment of needs, develop a care plan, and monitor the effectiveness of it, plus ensure resource linkage, referral, and advocacy.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Meet with patients at intake, periodically and annually to obtain information to conduct a comprehensive assessment of needs. Communicate and coordinate with patient and providers / collaterals, as needed.
• During meetings with the client, revise Case Management (CM) Plan to document any newly identified needs and / or services while monitoring linkage to services.
• Promote and ensure a person-centered planning approach to care and patient choice of services
• Complete all documentation and direct hours billing within XX (how long do they have to write case notes) and in compliance. Meet client access hour standard as set by the agency.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and in-services and supervisions as required and / or deemed necessary scheduled.
• Participate in department activities as they pertain to patient, staff and programming initiatives. Participates on agency committees.
• Review the needs of patient, records, summaries and assessments with internal and external providers.
• Provide support and collaboration to the case management team to ensure all patients are receiving monthly case management services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position. Generally, works Monday through Friday with occasional nights or weekends.

Required Skills / Abilities :

The individual must possess the knowledge, skills and ability noted below or be able to explain and demonstrate how the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's in human services, social work, psychology, nursing, counseling or other related field as specified in He-M426-11 and He-M426-13 with one to two years of experience with emphasis in mental health.

Must maintain a valid New Hampshire driver's license and Liability Insurance the represents the standard of Lakes Region Mental Health Center driving qualifications.

Physical Requirements :

This position pays $23 / hour with a $2,000 sign on bonus!