Case management has been identified as an effective approach to service delivery which can assist persons with severe psychiatric disabilities to live in the community. The conceptualization and development of case management services have been the focus of much discussion. Occupational therapists are attempting to define their role in relation to case management. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between occupational therapy and the case management approach to service delivery. The case management approach will be described including its objectives, models, functions and training requirements for case managers. A discussion of some of the philosophical, educational and professional issues facing occupational therapists in the role of case manager will be examined.
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