Case Manager, TUBCH
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on August 19, 2024
Posting Summary:
Case Manager will coordinate referrals to resources within the community to further address medical, mental health, behavioral health, and social needs of the patient. When identifying at-risk patients, this position must be able to make critical decisions regarding the patients' mental/physical health needs to include enhanced social work assistance. The position will also assist with the overall mental health component of the Center for Sport. Responsibilities may include: clinical and coordination of services management, patient assessment, treatment planning and coordination, multidisciplinary staffing, case management and ongoing program monitoring and development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Case Manager will coordinate referrals to resources within the community to further address medical, mental health, behavioral health, and social needs of the patient. When identifying at-risk patients, this position must be able to make critical decisions regarding the patients' mental/physical health needs to include enhanced social work assistance. The position will also assist with the overall mental health component of the Center for Sport. Responsibilities may include: clinical and coordination of services management, patient assessment, treatment planning and coordination, multidisciplinary staffing, case management and ongoing program monitoring and development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Clinical knowledge of human development and psychological theory as it relates to traumatic brain injuries, human behavior, addiction, and PTSD.
- Understanding of the traumatic brain injuries and its impact on physical and psychological states and relationships.
- Possess relationship building skills across a diverse range of cultural settings.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes: acute, chronic, and traumatic illness/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; medical terminology. Knowledge and use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA (DSM-5) is required.
- Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited program
- Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified Rehab Counselor in Louisiana (or the ability to obtain before start date)
- Three years experience with mild to moderate TBI, PTSD in direct patient care, case management, and psychosocial issues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Rehabilitation Counselor with 2-3 years direct experience with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries.
- Experience working with active duty military and/or veterans.
- Experience in mental health rehabilitation and complex medical and neurological conditions.
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