Care Manager - Depression

Community Healthcare Network


Date: 3 days ago
City: Jamaica, NY
Contract type: Full time
Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Care Manager/Depression 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 preferr

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