Case Manager, ACT Team; Fairhope

Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

• Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer’s needs
• Monitors consumer to secure placement in the least restrictive environment
• Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
• Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed
• Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
• Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning

• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes
• Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side
• Occasional need to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
• Occasional need to maintain back extension while being on stomach with one’s own body weight on hips and legs for several minutes
• Occasional ability to put one’s own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of one’s body
• Occasional kneel and reach to the same side toward the floor
• Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally during shift
• Strong grasp needed to use keys to open doors and maintain constant contact with a consumer during a take down procedure or with other hold techniques
• Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline
• Certification of case management and home intervention training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health within six months of employment
• Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license, and maintain a clear driving record

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care