Case Manager - Psychology

The University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a full time Case Manager to work in Coral Gables, University of Miami-Nova Southern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD).

The University of Miami-Nova Southern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) is one of seven state-funded centers in Florida dedicated to optimizing the potential of people affected by autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Our vast array of free services includes home- and clinic-based individual client and family direct assistance and support;

technical assistance and consultation to early intervention, school, employment, residential, and other therapeutic community programs; parent and professional training, and public education and awareness. Currently, CARD is one of the largest (over 19000 constituents) of the seven centers, serving families and building professional capacity across Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Our center is now a multi-site project with satellite and branch offices (total of 4 sites currently), funded by the Florida Legislature through the State Department of Education, along with supplemental funding from independent fundraising efforts, including our highly successful signature event Tropical Nights.

Our very unique collaborative model was recognized as the National Autism Program of the Year in 1999 by the Autism Society of America.

The Case Manager is responsible for client/family case management and care coordination, expert programmatic technical assistance and consultation to community partners and other stakeholders, professional training and family education, and public education and awareness activities. These are all critical functions of CARD as outlined in the State Statute creating and funding CARD. The Case Manager works independently in the management of CARD cases including determining eligibility of clients for CARD services, conducting clinical assessments of client/family needs, and making appropriate referrals to community providers and local, State, and Federal agencies, as appropriate.

The Case Manager works independently to coordinate care for all families, ensuring that they receive evidence-based practices and appropriate support services. The Case Manager works collaboratively with other Case Managers to provide expertise support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, compassion, time management, organization and problem-solving skills are a must. Candidates should include the contact information for three references with their application.

• Coordinates the integration of the social service function into patient care.
• Assists patients understand their conditions and possible therapeutic treatments.
• Works with affiliated agencies, such as counselors and acts as advocate between service recipients and the agencies.
• Designs plans for constituents and family members, which contain several areas such as educational, therapeutic, and recreational goals.
• Promotes family training and support.
• Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' neuro-developmental condition and relevant client needs.
• Identifies environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records clients.

• Provides direct individual client and family assistance to CARD constituents.
• Expected to provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of…