Substance abuse services director vs case manager

Differences between substance abuse services director and case manager duties and responsibilities

Substance abuse services director example responsibilities.

• Manage the departmental budget by adjusting therapist schedules to more efficiently schedule patients.
• Re-Accredite program with CARF and new accreditation (CARF) of adolescent outpatient and intensive outpatient program.
• Refocuse strategic mission of psychiatry toward integration and support of hospital services.
• Perform patient chart audits ensuring proper documentation and patient care are provided per Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts for inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation for HMO patients.
• Create and implement psycho-educational groups pertaining to methadone and substance abuse and behavioral health.

Case manager example responsibilities.

• Manage all programs operations in accordance with HRA and industry regulations, agency policies and HIPAA guidelines.
• Manage the care of patients with tuberculosis (TB) during their hospitalization and their discharge follow-up care.
• Provide clients support with basic ADL's (shopping, payee services, budgets, managing and attending appointments).
• Practice cognitive behavioral, DBT, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
• Practice excellent customer service and build meaningful, professional relationships with families and patients.
• Facilitate vocational rehabilitation and relate community services.
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