Case Manager Social Worker

Job Description

MarillacHealth is looking for a Case Manager for our Medical Practice!

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing case management and outreach services which promote quality, cost-effective outcomes by helping high risk/complex patient population achieve effective utilization of healthcare services. Case manager will collaborate with the health care team to assess, advocate, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate healthcare options and services so that the team meets the needs of the individual patient. Case manager will assess these patients for social determinants of health that may be causing barriers to their health improvement, assist the patients to set self-management plans and goals, will provide resources for patients and family members to meet those goals, and will coach/encourage patients by follow-up contact. Functions as a member of the healthcare team within patient-centered model of care to enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Essential Functions:

Assists with the coordination of care for patients as directed by the healthcare providers

Completes an assessment of patient/family needs with respect to physical, psychosocial, educational and documents all other needs and acts as a resource and coach

Assess the patient’s formal and informal support systems

Act as a patient advocate by coordinating necessary resources and working with interdisciplinary team to achieve goals, objectives and integration of care

Makes recommendations and assists patients entering mental health and substance abuse programs

Assures that follow-up clinic or specialist appointments are made, to get the assessments or screenings completed as directed by care team

Outreach and develop working relationships with other agencies whose services will be beneficial to patients

Competencies:

Good Proficiency and navigation PC application included by not limited to Microsoft suite of products and EMR scheduling systems

Ability to multitask while actively listening

Excellent verbal, written and keyboarding skills

Good telephone manner with a clear speaking voice

Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients and outside professionals

Ability to work well within a team atmosphere

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (social work, human services, etc)

Preferred Education/ Experience:

1+ years of experience in Case Management

Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Eligibility: Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following

TDAP (up to date booster)

MMR series

Varicella

HEP B series

Flu Shot

TB Screening

COVIDCompany Description

MarillacHealth is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Serving over 12,000 unduplicated patients each year in Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental services.