Case Manager Butler Hospital Per Diem

Job description

SUMMARY: Coordinate services for patients to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms. Encourage patients to attain the highest possible levels of independence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Coordinate a variety of services. -Treat patients with respect. -Provide support counseling, problem solving, contracts and limit setting. -Establish attainable goals. -Involve patients, agencies and others in planning. -Assist patients in deciding which areas they want to address. -Encourage patients to attain the highest possible levels of independence. -Accept the values and lifestyles of patients. -Use a flexible approach with a diverse population. -Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management. -Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required. -Accompany patients to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc. (NA in current COVID environment) -Initiate vocational/job development activities with patients. Make...