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What they do
A Clinical Case Manager coordinates medical care and provides advocacy to help people get the best and most affordable care. Helps patients navigate insurance and hospital bureaucracies and access information. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment and travel to different doctors' offices, hospitals or a patient's home.
$55,632 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Case Manager is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Supervisor. He/she will orient and assess new admissions. The Case Manager's responsibility is to provide direct support and resources to the client and clinical staff. Support will be provided in the areas of client orientation/assessment, utilization review and other areas as directed.Essential Job Functions:
- Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
- Completes required assessments and screenings at the directive of the Clinical Supervisor.
- Serves as the liaison between the clinical and utilization review teams.
- Facilitates psychoeducational groups at the directive of the Clinical Supervisor.
- Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client's family, or others as indicated throughout the program.
- Facilitates group sessions as needed and as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
- Assists in gathering pertinent information related to the utilization review process and prepares utilization related documentation as needed.
- Provides holiday and on call/weekend coverage as needed.
- Assists with chart documentation and compliance.
- Any other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Associates Decree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field and/or qualified CADC or CADC intern, preferred
- A minimum of 1-year experience in chemical dependency - psychiatric setting or related field.
- CEU certifications and on-going training in health-related field
- Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.