Children's Care Manager

Description:

The Children's Care Manager conducts assessments and creates a care plan, with the support of a care team, to assure the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. This position has the potential to be community based and/or school based.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities include but are not limited to the following:

? Outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred individuals into the care management program.

? Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees.

? Assure supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.

? Develops Interim Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information.

? Collaborates with all service providers and establishes team communication plans.

? Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating.

? Monitors that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.

? Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.

? Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.

? Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

? Bachelor’s Degree: Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field (3+ years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health, Substance Abuse and medical information. 1-2 years experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health, Substance Abuse and medical information.)

? Will consider Associates Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field

? Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).

? Travel is required.

Requirements: