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Job description

Qualifications

Ability to perform duties as a counselor with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, case management, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with subordinate staff, supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical team
Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with residents and their families
Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email
Valid Driver’s License
CPR/First AID

Responsibilities

Case Managers are responsible for coordinating and providing case management, group therapy and intake assessment services to resident as well as group, individual counseling for resident within the facility
The Case Manager provides development of resident resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of residents
The Case Manager works with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the resident’s progress through the continuum of care
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Uphold and enforce standards, policies and procedures, resident rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct
Demonstrate knowledge of 12-core function of Counselor Competencies
Ability to utilize agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU( Initial Treatment Plan, Discharge Planning upon admission)
Identify and prioritize individual needs and problems of the patient
Prepare comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries (as seen in KIPU)
Develop person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, resident-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions
Provide individual and group therapy sessions utilizing Evidence Based Practices
Document resident progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives in SOAP progress notes
Prepare effective care level step-down Transition notes
Develop solid discharge plans and summaries for assigned caseload
Prepare clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames
Intervene during crisis intervention situations
Provide daily Progress Notes and detailed Clinical Notes to assist with UR’s
Participate in weekly Clinical Treatment team meetings with other team members as needed
Participate in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training
Provide accurate assessment and referral when appropriate
Provide information to Probation Officers, Lawyers and Spouses/Family Members on the resident’s behalf
Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each resident
Provide for discharge planning, contacting referring agency as needed