Caseworker - CMC - ADS & Rehab Services

Job description

Caseworker - CMC - ADS & Rehab Services - ( 2506596 ) Description The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY: Serves as an advocate, liaison, counselor and resource person for an adjusted caseload of offenders who are physically disabled. Works under the supervision of the Program Manager for Assistive Disability Services for UTMB Correctional Managed Care. EQUIPMENT: Standard office equipment. - Contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care organization. - Reviews medical records including a physical perusal of study of a patient or client's record to determine eligibility for inclusion into ADS. - Interviews patients or clients, their families, and others to obtain social and developmental histories as assigned. - Develops individual treatment plans dedicated to assisting and guiding inmates in successful achievement of goals related to completion of activities of daily living, i.e., housing, dining, traversing the unit, job assignments, access to programs, etc. - Maintains regular contact wi...