Case manager/program manager vs case management specialist

Differences between case manager/program manager and case management specialist duties and responsibilities

Case manager/program manager example responsibilities.

• Manage the care of patients with tuberculosis (TB) during their hospitalization and their discharge follow-up care.
• Maintain paper and electronic (HMIS) files with documentation of all contacts.
• Monitor the filing, maintenance, record keeping, and data integrity of HMIS database.
• Case management of patients w/ co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Assist counseling staff with linking clients for inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services
• Provide case management and individual rehabilitation for outpatient and FSP clientele.
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Case management specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload by providing care coordination to individuals with a primary intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis all of whom receive community-base waiver services.
• Provide case management to give emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families during a financial crisis.
• Complete admission, stay and discharge reviews utilizing Interqual criteria to evaluate medical necessity as indicated by corporate standards.
• Fax documents to skil nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.
• Perform psycho-social management, intervention, advocacy, and referral services for patients and significant others.
• Supervise in educating patients and direct care staff about self-management of chronic illness tailoring instructions to patient's individual circumstances.
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