What is a clinical case manager?

A clinical case manager handles aspects of a patient’s medical care. Some people in this career are nurses who specialize in admittance and discharge of patients, as well as making cost-assessment decisions. Others are in the social work field where their duties are to help clients work through mental health issues, such as substance abuse and psychiatric episodes. Qualifications for a clinical case manager depends on their field, but typically include some postsecondary education and job experience.