The Mental Health Case Manager (MHCM) will serve as the case manager for pregnant women to increase prenatal and postpartum access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) screening and treatment. The MHCM will work closely with the patient, Primary Care Provider, Mental Health Provider and Health Educator to coordinate services and ensure that pregnant women have access to mental health services and SUD referrals. MHCM works with a multi-cultural population of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ages and levels of education.                                                                                         

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The MHCM is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Works as part of a team of health professionals with pregnant women to evaluate the need for mental health and/or SUD services during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Will conduct routine depression, anxiety and SUD screenings to assess the need for mental health and SUD services.
• Assist pregnant women with referrals to SUD treatment, if needed.
• Establishes contact with patients to track their progress and assist with treatment compliance.  
• Communicates with the Primary Care Provider and Mental Health Provider to field patient questions regarding the treatment plan and to inform them of any medication side effects. 
• Assists in coordinating appointments and in planning helpful activities for the patient.
• Initiate Behavioral Activation plans with patients.
• Updates patient files utilizing Electronic Health Records.
• Utilizes data analytics system to capture outcome measures.
• Prepares data outcomes reports, as requested.
• Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with Clinicas’ staff and patients.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, vendors and employees.
• May assist patients with mental illness, substance abuse problems and or/emotional disturbance.
• Performs other duties as assigned including participation in treatment team meetings and initial contact with patient to assist them in scheduling other health related appointments.
• Will be required to both capture and provide information that is of a sexual health nature which can involve family planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including participating in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.