Care Manager/Depression

Job Function

• 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.
• Cookordinate and schedule weekly case conferences for each medical provider.

Requirements

• Licensed Master of Social Work.
• Two years care coordination or other related experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.