Integrated Practice Management LLC
Location
Kern County, California
The Care Manager provides resident needs assessments, plans health literacy and education for residents and families, and facilitates discharge planning in collaboration with providers and caretakers. This role involves serving as a principal member of the treatment team, communicating dynamics, and assisting residents in acquiring necessary benefits and community services for successful transitions.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent coursework, or have two years of experience in a clinical or residential setting. Two years of experience treating Psychiatric Illness, Substance Use Disorders, or Dual Diagnosis Disorders is preferred, and a good driving record is required.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Resident Services, and in collaboration with Community Providers and the Healing Center Caretakers, the Care Manager is responsible for: Providing assessments of residents’ needs, planning and providing health literacy and education to residents and their families as available, facilitating discharge planning.
The Care Manager serves as a principal member of the treatment team, communicating family and interdepartmental dynamics. The Care Manager collaborates with staff around milieu development and management and may also provide consultation to caretakers. Additionally, the Care Manager assists residents with the acquisition of benefits and community services needed to facilitate successful discharge from temporary residence at the Healing Center.
Evaluates effectiveness of social services interventions provided to residents and families. Leads discussion of resident and family responses to social services interventions at staffing, making revisions as needed. Documents evaluations/assessments on appropriate forms. Assists with evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of social services within the community.
Demonstrates a commitment to a high level of professional performance through the balance of resident care, organizational and personal responsibilities. Arranges and organizes work schedule according to needs of residents and organization.
Assists with identifying family and social functioning.
Documents and communicates discharge planning needs and activities with team.
Provides therapeutic activities when scheduled. Maintains a safe environment while encouraging group cohesiveness and individual participation. Provides education as indicated by assessments and orders. Maintains a safe environment encouraging individual participation.
Follows through with actualization of discharge plans including written or verbal communication, site visits, etc. Provides evaluative data regarding effectiveness of discharge and aftercare plans where applicable. Responds to psychiatric and/or medical emergencies.
Field work and patient transportation in own vehicle or company vehicle as required to meet resident benefit acquisition and social service care plan needs.
Requirements: Education and experience requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent course of study; or 2-Years experience in clinical or residential setting, which may include field practicums. Two years experience in the treatment of Psychiatric Illness, Substance Use Disorders or Dual Diagnosis Disorders preferred. If certified, must have current appropriate level certification in the State of California.
Physical Activity - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Working Hazards or Risks - Potential exposure to infectious processes during resident interactions.
OSHA Blood Borne Risk Category I.
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