Care Manager II

Role Overview

• The role of Health Home Care Manager (HHCM), primary function is guiding chronically ill patients through the health care system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.
• The HHCM acts as the team leader, provides direct services to patients including the completion of needs assessments, development of patient focused care plans, periodic reassessments and overall comprehensive service coordination.
• The HHCM also functions as an advocate for clients within the agency and with external service providers.
• As a team leader, the HHCM is ultimately responsible for the overall provision and coordination of services to assigned patients.
• The HHCM works closely with the patient’s Care Team (Provider, medical assistant, nurse, behavioral health provider, social worker, etc.) to coordinate all aspect of care inclusive of appointments, referrals, adherence, specialty care, etc.
• The HHCM will act as a primary conduit for the transmission of information between providers and patients.
• The HHCM will coordinate services for all assigned patients who have serious, chronic health problems, persistent mental health conditions, and substance use disorder (SUD).
• The HHCM will provide advocacy, information, and referral services to patients and families to address their medical and psychosocial needs.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree is required OR AA/AS Degree or equivalent of college credits from an accredited college/university with four (4) years experience in care coordination required.
• MSW/MPH preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in care coordination is preferred.

Benefits

• Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.
• Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.
• Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.