SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Case Manager is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s health and human service needs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· In collaboration with the Charge Nurse and MHP, assess the clients physical, social, and emotional needs.

· Assist the client to identify services to meet said needs.

· Provide resource information and referrals to assist clients in developing community support systems such as developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.

· Act as an advocate on behalf of the client in securing identified services and addressing identified needs.

· Provide transportation for clients to designated appointments and meetings

· Participate in client Treatment Team meetings as indicated.

· Report changes in the individual’s condition to the nursing and MHP staff as appropriate.

· Is responsible for accurate and timely charting in the EMR using accepted abbreviations and terminology.

· Complete documentation as required.

· Conduct educational and therapeutic groups as assigned.

· Provide motivational counseling and support to residents as indicated.

· Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed during crisis periods.

· Monitor and supervises residents to ensure their safety within the facility.

· Provide backup to floor staff (CPC’s) as needed, including conducting facility rounds.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

· A bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Human Services, Social Work, or comparable degree, or five (5) year of Case Management experience in a professional setting.

· Active Washington State Agency Affiliated Licensure required.

· CPR/First Aid Certified.

· Meets health requirements, i.e. – flu vaccination, tdap vaccination, tb testing, and COVID Booster – per licensing requirements.

· Valid Washington State Driver’s License required or the equivalent if residence in Washington is new.

· Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software. Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.