Childrens Care Manager

Children's Care Manager Latham, NY Job Details $40,000 - $45,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Community engagement Computer literacy Patient assessment Bachelor's degree in psychology Associate's degree in psychology Patient advocacy Bachelor's degree in sociology Mid-level Windows Sociology Case management Care plan development Psychology Substance abuse Clinical documentation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Computer skills Client advocacy in social work 1 year Associate's degree in sociology Working with individuals with substance use disorders Managing patient records Care coordination Associate's degree Referral coordination Bachelor's degree in human services Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination

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The Children's Care Manager conducts assessments and creates a care plan, with the support of a care team, to assure the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. This position has the potential to be community based and/or school based.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Activities include but are not limited to the following: Outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred individuals into the care management program. Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees. Assure supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts. Develops Interim Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information. Collaborates with all service providers and establishes team communication plans. Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating. Monitors that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures. Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency. Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate. Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree:

Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field (3+ years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health, Substance Abuse and medical information. 1-2 years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health, Substance Abuse and medical information.) Will consider Associates Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel). Travel is required.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree:

Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field (3+ years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health, Substance Abuse and medical information. 1-2 years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health, Substance Abuse and medical information.) Will consider Associates Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel). Travel is required.