Community Case Manager Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System

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0 Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Full-time From $48,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Medical scheduling Bachelor's degree Counseling Psychology Working with individuals with mental health conditions Social Work Full Job Description Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System is now seeking a Community Care manager for the Rutherford Co area.

Pay range:

$38K

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EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work or other behavioral sciences and at least two (2) years of paid work experience in the behavioral health setting.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all applicable laws and regulations, including VBHCS Code of Conduct and VBHCS Policies and Procedures, in order to create and maintain a healthcare and business environment that is committed to integrity and ethical conduct. Community based care manager will be working with care management clients in the community on a daily basis. They will work to assist clients with open gaps in care, gather needed documentation such as safety net applications, required releases and complete other needed items of documentation, ensure compliance with 90-day face to face contact requirements with clients, complete contacts with risk alert clients as appropriate and other duties as needed. They will be expected to contact six clients daily (unless circumstances dictate otherwise). They most have reliable transportation and be comfortable conducting community visits including home visits with clients. The Care Manager is expected to follow guidelines and maintain a level of performance consistent with current productivity expectations as stated in attachments A and B of the job description.

General Characteristics of Duties:

Provide care management to adults and children focusing on strengths of individuals and families. Care management services assist individuals in gaining access to and maximizing the benefit of needed medical, social, educational and other support services. Care Management services as outlined in the TN Health Link model perform six distinct activities: Comprehensive Care Management, Care Coordination, Referral to Social Supports, Patient and Family Support, Transitional Care and Health Promotion . Care Management as a service is provided both at the office and also within the community as appropriate to the needs being addressed. 1.

• Initiate, complete, update, and monitor the progress of a comprehensive person-centered care plan (as needed). 2.
• Participate in the patient's physical health treatment plan as developed by their primary care provider as necessary. Support scheduling and reduce barriers to adherence for medical and behavioral health appointments. Proactive outreach and follow up with primary care and behavioral health providers. 3.
• Identify and facilitate access to community supports (food, shelter, clothing, employment, legal, entitlements and all other resources). Communicate patient needs to community partners. Provide information and assistance in accessing services. 4.
• Provide high-touch in-person support to ensure treatment and medication adherence. Provide caregiver counseling and training. Identify resources to assist individuals and family supporters. 5.
• Provide additional high touch support in crisis situations. Participate in development of discharge plan for each hospitalization. Develop a systemic protocol to assure timely access to follow-up care post discharge. Establish relationships with other treatment settings. Communicate and provide education. 6.
• Education the patient and his/her family on independent living skills with attainable increasingly aspirational goals.

Other Duties:

1.

Reports / Record

keeping 2. Engagement

• Treat consumers with respect as individuals.
• Connect in a positive manner with consumers, family members and other natural supports.
• Solicit consumer opinions and input.
• Listen and respond with respect. 3. Promote the Care Management Team
• Actively participate in team process and utilize team resources.
• Meet with team on scheduled staff meetings and discuss any concerns regarding working with consumer, etc.
• Employ good communication skills (listening, reflecting, role model, etc.)
• Report and share information promptly with doctor, team, and others, as appropriate.

Pay:

From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road