Adult Care Manager

The Care Manager conducts assessments and creates a care plan with support of a care team to assure the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs. The primary goal of a Care Manager is to aid in the maintenance of the individual’s healthcare and social needs by advocating on their behalf, assist in scheduling and time management and linking the patient to services.

Essential Functions:

· Outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred individuals into the care management program.

· Conduct assessments, evaluate needs, establish and maintain care plans and maintain referrals to services for enrollees.

· Assures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.

· Develops interim care plan based on preliminary clinical information.

· Collaborate with all service providers and establish a team communication plan.

· Monitor goals on a continuing basis and assure team communication

· Consult with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.

· Advocate for additional services and link as appropriate.

· Ensure maintenance of linkages.

· Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system(s).

· Ensure compliance to all government and agency regulations/policies.

· Adhere to required program and internal deadlines.

· Perform all other duties relevant to the position as requested.

Position Requirements:

· Successful clearance through a required background check, Medicaid Staff Exclusion List, and Child Abuse Registry

· Applicable Department of Health trainings/requirements

· Applicable vendor and other government trainings/requirements

Education & Experience:

· Associate's Degree (Bachelors Degree preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field

· 1-2 years experience in providing Care Management Services or related experience (preferred, but not required)

· Basic computer skills (Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel)

· Travel is required, must have a valid drivers license.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person