Community Mental Health Case Manager

Function effectively as a member of the Community Mental Health Team (psychotherapists, psychiatrist, CMH nurse, receptionist) in the coordination of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) service delivery.

Collaborate with the CMHC staff on the development and implementation of each patient’s coordinated mental health care/recovery plan

Complete the appropriate CMHC intake, assessment, and ongoing monitoring in accordance with CMHC policies and procedures for each consultation

Be familiar with and work to consistently follow the treatment and timeframe guidelines within the condition-specific care pathways

Be familiar with the use of all assessment tools, sensitivities/specificities, cut-off points, and use limitations

Provide timely case management to patients accessing mental health services at the CMHC

Properly assess and promptly refer patients to specialized services

Provide appropriate psychosocial support to patients in need

Conduct targeted MHPSS sensitization and de-stigmatization activities in the CMHC, PHC/SDC, and throughout the local community

Assist CMH team members in the development and implementation of preventive mental health measures in the clinic and throughout the local community

Actively build self and others’ capacity