Sr Psychiatric Targeted Case Mgr

Company: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Sr Psychiatric Targeted Case Mgr Job ID 218531 Location Strong Memorial Hospital Full/Part Time Full-Time Favorite Job Regular/Temporary Regular Opening Full Time 40 hours Grade 092 Psychiatry SMH Strong Ties Schedule TBD; WKENDS AS NEEDED Responsibilities Position Summary: The Sr. Psychiatric Targeted Case Manager is an integral member of the Strong Ties Clinic Team, providing comprehensive case management for individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness and have not connected with traditional mental health outpatient clinics or Health Home Care Management. The ST Clinic Psychiatric Targeted Case Manager works with clients to develop client-driven goals and creative ways to help clients meet these goals. The Sr. Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager provides cross training to other team members and helps ensure that all team members are aware of and focused on helping clients work on their recovery goals. All team members receive training in teaching the OMH wellness management and recovery program to clients. The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager subscribes to the Department's goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients/families, trainees, research subjects and coworkers in a sensitive and caring manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Responsibilities: Direct Clinical/Patient Care + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager assists clients in maintaining themselves successfully in the community. These tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting clients in finding and furnishing apartments, shopping, setting up financial budgets, getting entitlements, transporting to appointments, and learning skills of daily living. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager also participates in an on -call rotation, with other ACT team members, to cover the emergency ACT phone approximately once every seven weeks or as needed to support patient care. The ACT model calls for clients to have 24 hour direct access to ACT support in case of emergencies. + Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager provides feedback to the treatment team regarding patient progress in recovery, and facilitates and supervises the placement of patients in other community programs as necessary for the client-specific family goals and/or needs. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager serves as liaison between the ACT program and other community agencies that provide patient/family support services and resources as indicated. Indirect Clinical/Patient Care + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager is responsible for coordination and primary implementation of case management activities. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager consults with the ACT Team Leader and Psychiatrist regarding response to treatment interventions. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager participates in daily morning meetings, weekly treatment team meetings, and weekly supervision with ACT Team Leader. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager provides program consultation and education to community members. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager documents recipient progress as per established guidelines. + The Psychiatric Intensive Case Manager will perform other tasks as assigned by the ACT Team Leader. Qualifications: Associate's degree in health-related field, previous experience in human services (preferably in a psychiatric setting); and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License and have access to automobile. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred and experience working with the SPMI population. Licensure issued by the New York State Department of Education in the Mental Health field is preferred. How To Apply All applicants must apply online.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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