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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr