Case Manager - Chemical Dependency Grant

Category

Allied Health

Position Type

Part-Time

Remote

No

Shift

Day

Schedule

8a-3p, M, W, F

Weekend Requirements

Every Other Weekend

Holiday Requirements

Alternating Holidays

On-Call Requirements

None

• Develops sound and reliable discharge plans incorporating risk for readmission assessment in discharge needs and support structure
• Includes all stakeholders in the discharge plan to ensure plan is sound and fully communicated
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounding process as requested
• Works collaboratively with all caregivers in the continuum of care to ensure sound and timely discharge plan
• Demonstrates strong understanding and mastery of community resources
• Possesses strong discharge planning assessment skills
• Communicates well and frequent with patient and family
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other members of the care team, to ensure issues that Case Management identifies, are included in the plan of care
• Organizes and leads multidisciplinary care conferences as necessary to facilitate plan of care progression.
• Ability to identify barriers to transportation and assist with getting patient transportation to appointments
• Provide ongoing recovery support service to ensure patient arrives and is engaged by intake staff, and ensure that patient remains engaged in treatment overtime – helping the patient navigate stages of change and practical considerations.
• Work with insurance provided transportation programs to ensure transportation
• May be responsible for transporting patients to appointments

• Is knowledgeable and capable of working with patients who present a dual problem, Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder.
• Provides that all patient contact and interaction is based upon inherent dignity, individuality, culture and beliefs of each patient. Patient care is provided in a compassionate, humane, and non-enabling manner.
• Participates in interdisciplinary clinical staffing or ensures pertinent information is provided to team
• Demonstrates Motivational Interviewing skills when working with patients.
• Demonstrates ongoing assessment for next level of care and actions to move patient to appropriate level
• Is knowledgeable in understanding of addiction, signs of overdose, and administration of naloxone products.
• Ability to educate patient and family in opiate use and administration of naloxone products.
• Ability to provide consultation with patient, family, insurance provider, and treatment providers to confirm recommended course of treatment is covered and/or affordable.

• Ensures accurate documentation
• Collaborates with Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Data Analyst to ensure documentation is present to supports warm hand off.
• Documents all Discharge Planning components accurately in EMR
• Assist with documentation in EMR to support quality initiatives
• Assist with audits for medical necessity documents as requested

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
• Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS),
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Upon Hire
• Must have control over personal use of all mood-altering chemicals and behaviors. Upon Hire
• If recovering from an addiction, must currently have a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery. Upon Hire

Education: Bachelor's Degree: Social Work; Nursing; Related Field,

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