Case Manager
Coordinate and provide appropriate services to meet individual's health and human services needs.
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- What's it like to be a Case Manager?
- How to become a Case Manager
- Latest Case Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Case Managers
What's it like to be a Case Manager?
Case Managers work towards coordinating and implementing care plans for individuals, often in the healthcare and social work sectors. Their key responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing care plans, coordinating services with multiple service providers, and monitoring progress and outcomes for clients. Case Managers typically work closely with an interdisciplinary team, which may include doctors, therapists, social workers and other medical or social care professionals. They need strong communication and organisational skills, as they often serve as the main point of contact for clients and their families.
Tasks and duties
- Developing, reviewing, monitoring and revising client treatment plans based on assessed needs.
- Providing focused therapeutic interventions to assist clients in managing day-to-day challenges and reaching their treatment goals.
- Liaising with other professionals involved in a client's care for coordinated and effective services.
- Managing and overseeing a caseload of clients, offering timely and appropriate supports.
- Performing ongoing assessments to evaluate client progress and modify the treatment plan as needed.
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining client documentation to track the services provided and client progress.
- Providing advocacy for clients, acting as an intermediary between them and community resources or service providers.
How to become a Case Manager
No field of study is specific to becoming a Case Manager, especially since this role can take you to various types of social work. However, some organisations may prefer candidates with a diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service, Psychology, or Counseling.
- Get your Bachelor’s Degree. Most individuals in social service tend to study Psychology, Counseling, or the equivalent.
- If you need experience, volunteer through community outreach programs, youth and family services, disaster relief and humanitarian aid, or voluntary welfare organisations.
- Try for a case management certification. It’s not a prerequisite, but it could validate your expertise. Consider the following options: Certified Case Manager (CCS), Social Service Worker (SSW), or a Mental Health First Aid Certification.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Case Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Case Management
Social Work
Psychology
Counselling
Social Services
Mediation
Outpatient Care
Rehabilitation
Fintech Industry
Care Planning
Banking Industry
Payment Services
Underwriting
Social Sciences
Psychiatry
Nursing
Outreach
Policy Services
Case Assessment
Care Management
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