Program Manager Ambulatory SUD - Morris Plains NJ

Collaborative Care MHC Kingston

HOURS:  M- F Days, some Saturdays may be required

SETTING:  Clinic / Behavioral Health 

DUTIES:  Working in a clinic setting providing care management and clinical services to patients. C hours obtained

Provides direct depression care management and direct clinical services to patients with depression in the assigned practices.

The Collaborative Care Mental Health Clinician will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the organization, while utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services.

Psychiatric consultation will also occur. This position is a learned professional, requiring achievement of specific advanced educational training related to the duties detailed.

Provides collaborative care services, including direct provision of ongoing mental health services, coordination of care for patients being managed in the primary care setting, and telephonic outreach and management of assigned cases. Utilizes Phq9 and other standardized tools in the assessment of patients, following agency guidelines for patients care with behavioral health diagnoses. Actively encourages behavioral health workflow in the assigned centers.

Participates in department and organizational CQI projects as required. Manages caseload effectively, utilizing reporting tools for self-management. 

QUALIFICATION:  LMSW. Must have experience working with any 3 of the following patient populations - HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children adolescents. Must have recent experience of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for depression and primary care based treatments for depression