As a health psychology provider, what is your role in collaborative care? This week’s resources will help you understand the role of the mental health provider in this team approach.
Care Manager Role and Job Description (n.d.).
The care manager coordinates collaborative care for each patient and often facilitates communication and cooperation amongst team members.
Girard, A., Ellefsen, E., Roberge, P., Carrier, J.-D., & Hudon, C. (2019). Challenges of adopting the role of care manager when implementing the collaborative care model for people with common mental illnesses: A scoping review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 28(2), 369. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12584
This comprehensive research gets into the nitty-gritty of actually practicing as a care manager.
