Case Manager - Adult Outpatient
Company: SMA Healthcare
Location: daytona beach
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare:Career growth and
advancement potentialGreat benefits such as: Health, Dental,
Vision, Life, & Disability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementPaid
Personal Leave (up to 25 days after 3 years of service)403b
Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for
the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee
contribution)Working Hours: 40 hrs week; Mon-Fri; 8am-5pmNon-exempt
Case Managers facilitate client care in the areas of living,
learning, working and socialization by assessing client needs,
evaluating treatment options, creating service plans, coordinating
care, linking to services, and reviewing case progress. They work
closely with physicians, nurses, mental health and other health
care professionals, as well as family and friends of clients to
ensure clients are supported and can achieve the best outcomes.
Case managers coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely,
effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered. Case Managers
assist clients with improving their overall functioning through
identification of strengths, weaknesses, abilities and preferences
in order to attain future goals.QualificationsBachelor's Degree
from an accredited university or college with a major in
counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing,
rehabilitation, special education, health education, or other
related human services field; and a minimum of one year of full
time or equivalent experience working with the target population. A
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a
discipline other than previously noted will be considered if the
candidate has three years of full time or equivalent experience
working with the target population. Preference will be given to
those who are certified as Targeted Case Managers. Additional
education and/or experience may be required as per specific program
guidelines. Skill in time and organizational management; ability to
complete work under strict time lines, while maintaining
flexibility to assist with client issues/concerns.Ability to
quickly assess situations and use sound judgment in diffusing
potentially risky situations; ability to identify services needed
by clients during the rehabilitation process.Ability to follow both
oral and written instructions and complete tasks as
instructed.Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both
orally and in writing.Ability to prepare clear and concise written
reports.Ability to communicate clearly with clients to develop a
supportive and trusting relationship.Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, medical
and clinical professionals, educational systems, court systems, and
the general public. Knowledge of community resources.Knowledge
concerning current information in the area of mental illness and
substance abuse and treatment and related behavioral problems
specific to the age and population served. Has completed or agrees
to complete AHCA approved mental health targeted case management
training within three months of initially providing Medicaid
services.Has been certified or agrees to become certified as a case
manager through the Florida Certification Board within six months
of hire.Knowledge of managed care environment and different payer
sources.Responsibilities Completes initial assessments on each new
client and complete an initial service plan that assists clients in
developing goals and addressing areas of need.Completes initial
authorizations and re-authorizations as required by program
guidelines.Completes periodic service plan reviews and assessments
according to program guidelines.Participates in client treatment
planning and case review with other client care providers.Attends
meetings as scheduled.Documents service activity in SMA's EMR, and
ensures the medical record is up to date, accurate, and meets all
documentation standards in accordance with program
requirements.Coordinates and provides care that is safe, timely,
effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered.Executes
linkages identified on the service plan and monitor progress of
service delivery according to program guidelines.Facilitates client
access to community resources, including locating recreational
activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational
opportunities or services, providers to teach life skills, and
relevant mental health and substance use services.Assists client to
develop natural resources and make contact with social support
networks.Helps clients make informed decisions by acting as their
advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment
options.Communicates clients' progress by conducting
interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results
and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; and identifying
treatment influences.Provides limited crisis intervention under
appropriate supervision.Coordinates transportation for clients in
order to execute linkages identified on the service plan.Attends
court hearings as required by program guidelines.Maintains an
awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines and apply
these in performing daily activities and tasks.Adheres to
professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and
regulations.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as
assigned.Commits to SMA's Mission and Core Values.Abides by
principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and
respect.Works cooperatively in a group/team setting.Shows respect
to others.Takes guidance and direction from
supervisors.Arrives/Reports to work on time and ready to work.SMA
Healthcare, Inc. is a tobacco and drug-free workplace.EEO Employer
W / M / Vet / Disabled
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