Case Manager jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Job description

The Case Manager is responsible for managing discharge planning for patients upon discharge from treatment. The Case Manager is responsible for patient caseload and providing educational or life-skills groups to patients. The Case Manager could have the responsibility for maintaining communication with the referral source and other services provided as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and modify a clinically sound plan of care for the patient discharge.
• Interview patients, families and significant others, and evaluates the precipitating admission factors, emotional and psychological problems, available personal/community support systems, relevant family dynamics and financial/legal issues relative to discharge planning.
• Coordinate all discharge planning with families, interdisciplinary treatment team, agencies, and other community resources.
• Formulate therapeutic relationships and provides education to patients, families, and individuals relative to discharge planning and aftercare.
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc.
• Link patient with internal and external resources as needed to meet patient needs
• Assist families in finding resources to help themselves
• Displays an ability to effectively communicate with courts, probation officers, or other members of legal system when applicable
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance providers.
• Develop a discharge plan that meets patient needs for ongoing support
• Prepare patient to maintain recovery post-discharge
• Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies.

Education:

· Minimum of Associates in Human Services, Social Work, or related field or Bachelors in Human Services or Social Work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• discharge planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person