Case Manager - Central State Hospital

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Case Manager. The role involves evaluating patients, providing crisis interventions, and maintaining service documentation. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in social work or a related field and have at least two years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse case load. COVID and influenza vaccinations are required for all employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in case management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management services including patient evaluation.
• Build rapport with patients and families.
• Maintain and complete service documentation.
• Conduct case reviews and manage treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Knowledge of serious mental illness

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Central State Hospital seeks a full‑time Case Manager. The role primarily operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform case management services, including evaluation of assigned patients.
• Build rapport with patients and families.
• Provide crisis interventions, interagency conferences, agency/collateral contacts, pre‑discharge visits, and discharge planning.
• Maintain and complete service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.
• Conduct case reviews and determine current and future treatment and after‑care plans for clients completing treatment.
• Participate as an inter‑disciplinary team member on the unit regarding treatment planning, reviews, and discharge planning.
• Initiate 202A petitions; assess for guardianship and facilitate this process as needed.
• Carry out policies and procedures related to duty to warn, APS, CPS, Vine notification and other applicable legal issues.
• Write correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports and letters of recommendation.
• Conduct case presentations and consultations with other agencies about programs and services offered.
• Complete required trainings, participate in performance and quality improvement reviews, and attend workshops or seminars to promote professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field and at least two years of experience, OR bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and enrollment in a program to pursue a master's in social work.
• Experience serving, and basic knowledge of the mental and physical characteristics of persons with serious mental illness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a case load with rapid patient turnover.

COVID and influenza vaccinations are required for all employees.