Certified Case Counselor II at Saint Michaels Medical Center

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

29.07

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Discharge Planning, Psychosocial Assessments, Client Advocacy, Treatment Adherence Counseling, HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Documentation, Data Entry, EPIC, CareWare, CAHMPS, Consultation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoints

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care. The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com. Responsibilities The Certified Case Counselor II - MCM will be responsible for providing direct case management services to the patients of the Peter Ho Memorial Center; Client-centered services linking clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services provided by trained professional, including both medically credentialled and other health care staff. The Certified Case Counselor II will support the clinical team with resources, information, and performs the various steps of medical case management including completion of intakes, psychosocial assessments, development of initial individualized client service plans, conduct client advocacy & retention activities, referral follow ups, re-evaluation of the patients’ needs/discharge, treatment adherence counseling and proper disposition of cases. Maintains documentation in the EPIC, NJDOH system (CareWare), and Ryan White Grant reporting systems (CAHMPS), ensure accurate & prompt data entry of service deliverables, educates, and consults with service providers and consumers concerning HIV disease and the process of meeting consumers’ identified needs. Also included is treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to complex HIV/AIDS treatments. Medical case management also includes client-specific advocacy and review of use of services, including face-to-face, telephone, and other forms of communication. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Minimum of two years’ experience working in case management, discharge planning or other health related field. 2. Master’s degree required; Master’s in social work or other health related field / LSW preferred. 3. Ryan White Case Management Certificate obtained within 6 months of hire preferred. 4. Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoints, email, etc.). MCM training within 3 months of hire and maintain current. Pay Transparency Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.50 to $29.07. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Certified Case Counselor II provides direct, client-centered case management services linking patients with necessary healthcare and psychosocial resources, supporting the clinical team with essential information and resources. Responsibilities include completing intakes, developing service plans, conducting advocacy, managing referrals, re-evaluating patient needs, and providing counseling related to complex HIV/AIDS treatments.