"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person who may be considered a case in different settings such as health care, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, disability insurance, employment, and law."
Learning how to assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and refer clients to appropriate community resources and services.
The role of a case manager: Understanding the responsibilities and duties of a case manager in mental health and substance abuse social work.
Case management models: Different approaches to case management, such as strengths-based, client-centered, and integrated care models.
Motivational interviewing: A technique used by case managers to help clients overcome ambivalence and motivate them to make positive changes.
Assessment and screening tools: Understanding the various types of assessments and screening tools used in mental health and substance abuse case management, such as the DSM-5, CAGE questionnaire, and PHQ-9.
Treatment planning: Creating individualized treatment plans for clients, including setting goals and objectives, selecting interventions, and measuring progress.
Coordination of care: Coordinating and facilitating communication between different healthcare providers and agencies involved in a client's care.
Crisis intervention: Responding to emergencies or situations that require immediate intervention, such as suicidal ideation or overdose.
Cultural competency: Understanding the impact of cultural differences on mental health and substance abuse treatment and delivering culturally responsive care.
Ethics and legal considerations: Understanding the ethical and legal concerns of case management, such as confidentiality, consent, and mandated reporting.
Documentation and record-keeping: Learning how to properly document case management activities and maintain accurate client records.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: Working collaboratively with other professionals involved in a client's care, such as physicians, psychologists, and social workers.
Self-care: Developing strategies for maintaining physical, emotional, and psychological health while working in a demanding and often stressful field.
Assessment and Referral Case Management: This type of case management involves evaluating the client's background, behavior, and needs, and then referring them to appropriate resources and services within the community.
Intensive Case Management: This type of case management is designed for individuals with severe mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders who require ongoing, individualized support to maintain their stability.
Crisis Case Management: This type of case management provides immediate assistance to individuals in crisis situations, such as those experiencing suicidal ideation or self-harm.
Entitlement Case Management: This type of case management assists clients with accessing and navigating public benefit programs, such as Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security Disability.
Advocacy Case Management: This type of case management involves advocating for the needs and rights of clients, such as ensuring they receive appropriate treatment or services.
Collateral Case Management: This type of case management works with the client's family or significant others, helping them cope with and support the client's mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
Dual Diagnosis Case Management: This type of case management specializes in serving clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Consumer-Driven Case Management: This type of case management focuses on empowering clients to direct their own care and services, often through the use of peer support or self-help groups.
Transitions of Care Case Management: This type of case management assists clients in transitioning from one level of care to another, such as from a hospital to outpatient treatment.
Prevention Case Management: This type of case management is focused on preventing mental health and substance abuse issues by providing education and resources to communities and individuals.
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"Case management (US health system), a specific term used in the health care system of the United States of America."
"Medical case management, a general term referring to the facilitation of treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to disabled, ill or injured individuals."
"Legal case management, a set of management approaches for law firms or courts."
"The coordination of services on behalf of an individual person."
"In different settings such as health care, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, disability insurance, employment, and law."
"To assure the appropriate medical care is provided to disabled, ill, or injured individuals."
"Case management is a specific approach for the coordination of community mental health services."
"Legal case management involves management approaches for law firms or courts."
"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person in settings such as nursing."
"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person in settings such as rehabilitation."
"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person in settings such as disability insurance."
"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person in settings such as social work."
"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person in settings such as employment."
"Medical case management refers to the facilitation of treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to disabled individuals."
"Case management (US health system), a specific term used in the health care system of the United States of America."
"Case management (mental health) is a specific approach for the coordination of community mental health services."
"Legal case management involves management approaches for law firms or courts."
"Case management is the coordination of services on behalf of an individual person in the health care system."