case manager

Social services navigator

A case manager is a professional who coordinates services for individuals with complex needs—patients navigating healthcare systems, clients in social services, or people in legal or insurance contexts.

The role involves assessing needs, developing care plans, connecting people with resources, and monitoring progress: Her case manager helped arrange home health visits after surgery.

Case managers appear in hospitals, mental health agencies, child welfare offices, and insurance companies.

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Mental health practitioner

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relationship to client autonomy

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Protective caretaker of another

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organizational position

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One who hires professionals

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Top 200,000
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