Case Manager (Sacramento)

POSITION TITLE : Case Manager

REPORTS TO (TITLE) : Director of Clinical Services

Schedule : Monday - Friday (full-time)

Pay Range : $27.15 - $32.52 (Hourly, non-exempt)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

In collaboration with Inpatient Therapists, provides quality case management and discharge planning services to all patients and their families, serves as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy, and assures the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families. Ensures linkage to mental health / recovery services, and facilitates communication with County Liaison. Ensures follow-up appointments are arranged / scheduled, patients are referred to pharmacy, identifies support person(s), provides placement support, verification of ID card, arranges transportation, completion of Continuing Care Plan, and provides daily placement documentation.  Ensures that all required administrative Day documentation is complete in the clinical record, DTF, IDT, T-Con referrals, Firearms Prohibition Form MHRS Report, JV220, 6552.

Requirements

POSITION REQUREMENTS :

Knowledge and Experience :

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field of study.
• One year of behavioral health experience and experience with Severely Mentally Ill and discharge planning preferred.
• Current CPR certification or during initial orientation period.
• Current HWC (Handle with Care) certification or during initial orientation period.
• Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology.

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following :