Care Manager/Depression

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Depression Care Manager who will be an integral part of the Behavioral Health Integrated Care team.

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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

What We Look For:

• Licensed Master of Social Work.

• Two years care coordination or other related experience preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.