General Description The Case Manager is responsible for resource assessment to identify client needs and establish connections/rapport within the community to provide myriad resources and connection to services. Case managers will be responsible for service planning and service plan implementation & coordination, as well as monitoring and follow-up on these services. Case manager is expected to be active in aftercare planning, crisis intervention and third-party requests. Tasks & ResponsibilitiesA. Essential Duties
- General Case Management functions supporting client needs.
- Collaborating with supervisor on important collateral needs.
- Coordinate daily case management needs.
- Coordinate/facilitate Third Party records requests.
- Participate in weekly Treatment Team Meetings.
- Assist clients with securing resources.
- Discharge & Aftercare planning.
- Maintain communication with families, patients, and staff.
- Assist clients and families with general billing and insurance questions.
- Perform intake and assessment of new clients, as needed.
- Collects and records all information necessary for admission and extended stay review.
- Obtain all applicable consents, financial agreements, and ROI's.
B. Additional Duties
- Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
- As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.
C. Interpersonal Relations
- Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
- Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
- Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
- Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).
Competencies
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Dependability
- Ethics
- Interpersonal Skills
- Job Knowledge
- Conflict Management
- Organization Skills
- Productivity
- Self Development
- Teamwork
KPI's
- Documentation of case management services within 48 hours.
- Aftercare Planning coordinated, completed, and documented for every client
- Weekly, biweekly, or monthly client outreach attempts documented for each client on case manager caseload based on needs assessment
- Chart Auditing conducted quarterly (intake & case management) to ensure efficiency of following clinical notation standards. Chart Audit score meets minimum of 3.3 requirement.
Job Specific Competencies
- Direct Clinical Services
- 3rd Party Management
- Aftercare/Discharge Planning
- Documentation & Charting
- Service Planning & Execution
Performance Standards & Measurement
- Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.
Equipment, Tools & Machines
- Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
- Use of company network and email domain.
Working Conditions
- Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
- May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive.
- Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
- Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
- If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employee's to give us at least 14 days resignation notice in writing.
Demands
- Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
- Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
- Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
- Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 50lbs.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
- Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.
Qualifications Education:
- Associate degree or college coursework related to this position is required.
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Experience:
- 2-4 years' experience working in a Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility.
- Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.