Case manager/program manager vs social work case manager

Differences between case manager/program manager and social work case manager 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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Social work case manager example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with partners including public and private agencies to achieve permanency for children.
• Facilitate resource management by making appropriate referrals to community agencies that help patients remain safe and independent in their home environment.
• Review inpatient hospital medical records using InterQual criteria to determine that patient admission meet quality and utilization standards.
• Adhere to rules and regulations pertinent to inpatient rehabilitation as defined by Medicare/Medicaid and other licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Coordinate and schedule in home physician visits and transportation arrangements for patients to receive medical services in hospitals and clinics.
• Respond to high volume telephone and walk-in inquiries regarding long-term placement, government entitlements, rehabilitation, and services provide.
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