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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide consultation to clinicians regarding community resources for their patients and patients families • Meet with patients and/or caregivers to provide support and to assist with paperwork, correspondence, etc., necessary to ensure linkage to appropriate resources; as well as assist with access to urgently needed resources (e.g., food, housing, medical care). For patients in acute crisis, collect information, prepare referrals, and follow-up on referrals to county-based OMH services, Health Homes, Preventive Services, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC) • Responsible for documenting patient and family contacts and patient progress in the electronic medical record • Participate in evaluation and treatment appointments with mental health clinicians and patients/families as needed (e.g., to share information about community resources and programs) • Make community-based visits when clinically indicated to support youth and family advocacy efforts (e.g., school visits, CSE meetings, DHS) • Make collateral contacts for new and existing patients and families. Collateral contacts may include Child Protective Caseworkers, Foster Care Caseworkers, other DSS Caseworkers, probation officers, pediatricians and nurse practitioners, and school personnel. • Provide outpatient telephone screens to families seeking services for their child or adolescent. • Participate in designated meetings, e.g., monthly Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services Meeting, weekly Treatment Team Meetings, Patient Support Team Meeting; and other duties as assigned (e.g., updating community resource manual)
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Associates degree in health-related field, 2-3 years experience as a psychiatric case manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required • 2-3 years experience as a psychiatric case manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required • Lived experience working with the mental health system related to a family member preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must possess a valid New York State Drivers License and access to automobile required
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