Job Description
Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Care Manager/Depression who will be an integral part of the Behavioral Health Integrated Care team.
JOB FUNCTION:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide brief evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients with depression.
- Provide crisis interventions, when needed for suicidal/homicidal ideations or intents, domestic violence, child abuse, etc.
- Provide psychoeducation for patient about their medical conditions, especially depression.
- Monitor patients’ progress with depression treatment using the PHQ-9 screening tool.
- Conduct psychiatric consultations and regular follow-up discussions with the PCP.
- Provide monthly telephonic follow-up for all patients on the case load of about 75-100 patients.
- Implement and coordinate service plans for patients who are not eligible for Health Homes.
- When indicated, escort patients to various specialty medical and social service appointments.
- Utilize SBIRT to provide brief interventions and referrals for patients with at-risk substance use.
- Coordinate and schedule weekly case conferences for each medical provider.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
• Licensed Master of Social Work.
• Two years care coordination or other related experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.