Field-Based Case Manager & Community Advocate

AltaPointe Health Systems; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems in Alabama seeks a Case Manager to monitor consumers' well-being across mental health, physical health, living, learning, working, and social domains. Travel to homes, boarding homes, schools, and other community settings to provide support.

You will link to community resources, assess needs, plan services, monitor progress, advocate, and support discharge planning, helping clients achieve greater independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline.
• Valid Driver's License with proof of liability insurance
• At least 23 years of age or older
• Post hire, must complete certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer's needs
• Monitors consumer to secure placement in the least restrictive environment
• Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
• Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers' progress and needs as assessed
• Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
• Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning

Skills

Community resource linkage

Needs assessment

Progress monitoring

Advocacy

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems in Alabama seeks a Case Manager to monitor consumers' well-being across mental health, physical health, living, learning, working, and social domains. Travel to homes, boarding homes, schools, and other community settings to provide support.

You will link to community resources, assess needs, plan services, monitor progress, advocate, and support discharge planning, helping clients achieve greater independence.