Job Summary: A Bachelor’s level prepared Psychiatric Case Manager assesses patients’ current psychosocial and medical needs and works with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide therapeutic interventions and to identify the most suitable resources for a patient’s specific psychiatric needs. The Psychiatric Case Manager will be responsible for follow-up and documenting progress on each patient. The Psychiatric Case Manager would strive to help patients cope with the social and emotional effects of a psychiatric illness utilizing a combination of assessments of current resources and supports, daily living skills groups and psychoeducation, and connection to hospital and community resources.
Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:
Education: 1)Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited college/university, 2)Licensure eligible preferred.
Skills and Abilities: 1)Ability to communicate effectively with others, 2)Knowledge of community resources and procedures to obtain needed services for patients, 3)Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques and the ability to effectively implement these techniques with a diverse population of patients, 4)Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to the clinical setting, 5)Ability to maintain records, obtain accurate social data and to record such data in clear and concise documentation, 6)Knowledge of psychiatric illnesses as well as the social aspects of these illnesses.
Experience: Minimum one year experience working with individuals aged four and above in a mental health setting or an equivalent level of education and experience.