Care Coordinator/ Case Manager - Egg Harbor City, United States - AtlantiCare

Description

Job Description


POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To:
Team Leader/ Unit Director


Trainings:
Annual, QPRT


Career Development:
Case Manager ?Therapist ? Therapist LIP ? Asst. Dir ? Dir


Position Summary:

The Medical Stabilization Care Coordinator is responsible for providing prompt telephone screening of potential referrals to ARMC Medical Stabilization Program and assist in the coordination of care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides prompt and accurate triage of incoming calls and initiates screening documentation
• Provides competent risk assessment as appropriate
• Provides screening for substance use or other behavioral health related problems
• Provides competent crisis intervention as appropriate
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to ARMC/ABH standards
• Referrals are made to appropriate services with appropriately credentialed providers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ARMC/ABH and community resources
• Accurately report information to team member and participates with team members, clients, and families in completing documentation within established time frames
• As appropriate to scope of practice, assists in the data collection for each assigned client, including the following: ? The relationship of each clients physical status to dependence.
• The nature of the comparison to use alcohol and/or other drugs.
• The intensity of the clients mental preoccupation with using alcohol and/or drugs.
• As appropriate to scope of practice, demonstrates a knowledge of the natural history of dependence
• As appropriate to scope of practice, demonstrates an understanding of the biopsychosocial influences and effects of dependencies
• Proficient in the knowledge and skills described in the core competency curriculum for each assigned age/disability group
• Maintains service orientation to internal and external customers
• Attends 80% of all scheduled staff meetings
• Assures timely completion and filing of screening documentation and forwarding of documentation to appropriate sources
• Assists clients in scheduling external appointments as appropriate based on need

Minimal Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related field

Training:
Psychiatric assessment using DSM-IV, Crisis Intervention and training/experience in substance abuse evaluation or NJ CADC.

Valid NJ drivers license for use of company vehicle


Preferred Qualification:

Training/Experience:
Training/ Experience in Substance Use Evaluation. Strong knowledge of Community Resources, ARMC/ABH System. Practical Experience in Crisis Intervention, Psychiatric Assessment, Insurance Verification. Excellent Organizational Skills

Equipment Use:
Computer, facsimile, shredder, copier

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Date Reviewed:
Human Resources