Clinical Case Manager- CSP Outpatient

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assesses clinical needs and coordinates appropriateservices to individuals, couples, groups, and families, through theprovision of counseling, psycho-education, development and monitoring ofinterdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide community outreach,education and consultation regarding clinical issues. Preparesdocumentation for commitment and recommitment hearings. Essential DutiesServes as liaison with consumers/patients, families, referral sources,community agents, third party payors and others regarding services asneeded; obtains and provides accurate and timely reports ofconsumer/patient status, progress and needs. Demonstrates familiaritywith patient and other rights, assures their application in treatmentprovided, and assists in the resolution of complaints, disputes andgrievances as may arise. Achieves engagement and conducts psychosocialhistories and clinical assessments of need, including determining theneed for court ordered treatment and facilitating court processesaccordingly. Ensures clients and relatives understand the nature ofprobable cause hearings, commitment hearings, and recommitment hearings.Facilitates and participates in the development and delivery of outcomeoriented treatment plans and modalities including participating oninterdisciplinary treatment teams and providing individual patient orgroup psychotherapy and family psycho-education as needed. Coordinatestreatment/program admission and discharge planning, demonstratingcollaboration with consumer/patients, their support networks, otherdepartment staff, and alternative treatment resources as needed toassure access to necessary living arrangements, clinical and other care.Complies with applicable county, state and federal guidelines related tothe provision of treatment and maintains accurate and timelydocumentation according to applicable requirements, codes, policies andstandards. Identifies the need for and assists in the planning anddevelopment of additional or revised treatment approaches and servicesas necessary. Assumes responsibility for and participates in activitieswhich assure evidence based practice and further professional growth anddevelopment. Completes concurrent reviews for client\'s insurancecompany, as well as providing retro-reviews and appeals as needed.Demonstrates an understanding and practice of dualdiagnosis/co-occurring approaches and works with team members to addressthese issues. Attends and positively contributes to staff meetings anddepartment performance overall. Attends in-service and outside agencytraining sessions as appropriate. Maintains the confidential nature ofclient and business information. Complies with the Human Services and/orCommunity Treatment Center policies. Performs related functions asassigned. Minimum Qualifications Required \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCEAND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology,and psychotherapeutic techniques. Knowledge of alcohol and other drugabuse dynamics, programs and treatment methodology. Knowledge ofapplicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and related court procedures.Knowledge of community human services resources and utilization. Abilityto assess clinical needs in the areas of mental health and addictiondisorders and determine treatment needs. Ability to form positiverelationships and engage consumers/patients and their families intreatment approaches. Ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with other staff and the public. Ability to bedecisive and to make sound decisions under the pressure of crisis oremergency situations. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintainemotional stability in stressful working situations. Ability to acceptand constructively use criticism. Ability to communicate effectivelyboth orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records and reportstimely and accura ely. Ability to use independent judgment in decisionmaking. Ability to work the required hours of the position. \*\*\*\*\*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: