Mental Health/Substance Abuse Targeted Case Manager
job description
Join our dynamic team at Wilkinson Staffing Agency (WSA) as a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Targeted Case Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating and enhancing the well-being of NC Medicaid (Medicaid) or Health Choice (NCHC) beneficiaries facing serious emotional disturbances, mental illnesses, or substance-related disorders.
Responsibilities:
1. Case Management (MH/SA TCM):
- Perform individualized, person-centered case management, emphasizing empowerment and outcome-focused approaches.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, integrating information from various sources, to develop Person-Centered Plans (PCPs).
- Collaborate with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC), primary care physicians, and obstetricians when applicable, ensuring coordinated care.
2. Person-Centered Planning:
- Facilitate person-centered planning to help beneficiaries achieve desired outcomes, skills, and symptom reduction.
- Work in partnership with beneficiaries, families, and treatment providers to develop action plans that evolve with changing needs.
3. Referral and Linkage:
- Connect beneficiaries with medical, behavioral, social, and other support programs identified in the PCP.
- Coordinate service delivery, reduce fragmentation of care, and facilitate access to necessary services.
4. Monitoring and Follow-Up:
- Ensure effective implementation of PCPs through ongoing monitoring and follow-up activities.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of services, addressing changes in the beneficiary's needs or status.
Expected Outcomes:
- Collaborate in developing a comprehensive PCP addressing all service and support needs.
- Establish connections to natural supports, minimizing crisis episodes.
- Encourage independence in managing care, promoting self-care behaviors.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, apply now to be part of our team at WSA, where we're dedicated to dominating the staffing and recruiting world in this crucial sector.