Job Information
Lakeview Health Services Care Manager in Ithaca, New York
Essential Job Functions: Provide face to face services, including home visits and telephonic contact on a monthly basis to each individual on their caseload Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify an individuals clinical and psychosocial needs, choices, and preferences for services and to build a person-centered plan of care Effectively support individuals through skills and practices including but not limited to motivational interviewing suicide prevention, risk screening, trauma-informed care and person-centered planning. Responsible for, but not limited to comprehensive assessment, outreach and engagement, service and treatment linkages and coordination using evidence-based practices and outcomes Demonstrate proficiency at navigating the health care system, including ability to make referrals to housing services, crisis intervention, peer support. Support consumers using trauma informed practices with linkages to identified resources, coordination of care among providers, advocacy, and support with identified recovery goals. Develop and revise individual plans of care consistent with Health Home requirements and coordinating with the Managed Care organizations for HARP members. Develop and maintain professional relationships through open communication and strong collaboration with community services. Personally assist consumers with identifying and achieving person centered goals and recovery Monitor consumer wellness and ensure well-coordinated care among all providers Develop and maintain appropriate and accurate records and files according to all county and organization policies and procedures as well as all governing and regulatory standards Attend necessary meetings Maintain regular and effective communications with supervisor, county service providers, and all relevant parties as needed Collaborate with hospital or treatment providing staff as well as Managed Care Organizations for successful transitions of care Address the quality, adequacy, and continuity of services to ensure appropriate support for individuals mental health and psychosocial health needs Meet weekly to bi-weekly for supervision, participate case conferences, and other relevant meetings and trainings Participate in On-call rotation Adhere to Medicaid, Department of Health and Health Homes billing standards Secure all health records and other protected information with the highest regard to confidentiality and HIPAA laws and regulations Engage families, natural supports, and providers into the care coordination process Carry caseload between 40-45 individuals (approximately) Experience, Education, & Physical Qualifications Education and Experience are dependent on the need of the program at the time of the opening: Care Manager Standard Qualifications: Typical qualifications considered would be a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience, or associates degree in human services, or related field, plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a bachelor s degree in a Human Services, or related field. A Valid NYS Driver s License as driving is an essential function of the position. **Experience must consist of: 1. Providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse, and/or children with SED; OR 2. Linking individuals with Serious Mental Illness, children with SED, developmental disabilities, and/or alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing and financial services).