Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug coordinates the overall plan of care for patients with alcohol or drug problems from admission to discharge. Acts as a liaison between patient/family and service delivery personnel to ensure patients are effectively evaluated and treated. Being a Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug works with management to maintain and improve overall quality of services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field. Additionally, Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug requires a valid Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor(LCDC) license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of individual support program services to assigned case load in accordance with Federal, State, and facility codes, regulations, guidelines and expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:
Is one of the following: A doctor of medicine osteopathy, a registered nurse, an individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in a professional category specified in the Federal regulation 483.430 paragraph (b)(5) or designated as a human services professional that has at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).
At least one year’s experience working with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.
When State licensure and/or certification is required for the professional degree held by the QIDP, the license must be current and unencumbered.