Mental Health Case Manager Job Description

Mental health case managers specialize in the mental and emotional well being of adults and children.

They may work in a variety of fields including social work or mental health and may be employed by public health centers, government agencies or non-profit organizations.  

Typical Job Duties

• Assess the living, work, mental and social environments of clients

• Administer emotional and mental assessments

• Recommend classes and services to reduce the stressors within those environments

• Develop written individual mental health service plans which outline client goals and paths to achieving them

• Inform client of specific solutions to their mental health and emotional issues

• Ensure clients have access to appropriate treatment programs

• Maintain comprehensive client files