Case Manager, SOAR
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
5 days ago
Daily Operations
• Engage women and men in services
• Network with other service providers to learn about services and to ensure that clients have timely access to appropriate services and housing.
• Assess and monitor consumers' psychosocial strengths and needs
• Complete documentation in patient chart and other necessary paperwork related to patient care
• Participate in other clinic and activities such as special events, and working designated holidays, including Thanksgiving or Christmas, as scheduled.
• Adhere to all program policies and procedures.
• Work as a member of the team to identify service needs and options
• Assist member in identifying and accessing needed services and resources
• Establish rapport with individuals and gather information in order to serve them better. Trust building activities are emphasized.
• Work as a member of the team to identify service needs and options.
• Meet with each and support team member to assess his or her problems, strengths and needs in all domains of life functioning on the Strengths/Needs Assessment.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of any changes in psychosocial problems and basic needs as they arise and ensure that these needs are addressed with each member on their caseload.
• Ensure that the service plan/ goals are implemented and are carried out consistently and appropriately.
• Complete required documentation for outreach and referrals to community agencies and related services.
• Assess the level of care and level of service activity required to adequately address basic needs with an emphasis on housing for each consumer on their caseload.
• Teach, demonstrate, and actively assist consumers in developing the skills to maintain stability in the community
• Transport clients to appointments when necessary if all other resources fail
• Will attend local community meetings regarding services and advocacy.
• Be courteous, tactful, and discrete in relating to the public, other staff, and clients.
• Adhere to the guidelines as stated in the Meharry Medical College Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Perform other departmental mission related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings in order to give and receive client condition reports.
• Attend all appropriate client care conferences and staff meetings.
• Participate in funding agency training activities as required.
• Provide other services that benefit the program and/or agency as assigned by the Program Manager or Clinical Director.
Required Skills
• A comprehensive knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, agencies, etc.
• Ability to remain courteous, tactful, and discrete in relating to the public, other staff, and clients.
• Adhere to the guidelines as stated in the Meharry Medical College Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a functional knowledge of internal and funding agency standards of service delivery and documentation.
• Acquire, maintain, and practice skills regarding sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of clients and others contacted in carrying out job responsibilities.
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License with F Endorsement to provide transportation for clients. Driving record cannot contain items which prohibit or inflate cost of insuring driver.
• Preferred to be self-identified as being in recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders.
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