The framework in provision of case management services can vary in emphasis:
- Strengths - Identifying and utilizing of the individual’s strengths and supports to attain goals and develop more resources.
- Bio-ecological - Monitoring and managing the individual’s illness, symptoms, and environment.
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Assessing the individual’s skill limitations and dysfunctional behaviors due to the mental illness, and rehabilitation through acquisition of skills and resources.
There is merit to aspects of each of the philosophies of mental health case management.