Integrated Case Manager

Company: Integrated Resources, Inc
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Integrated Case Manager Job Location: Detroit, MI job Duration: 3 months (possibility of extension) Shift Timings: 8 am to 5 pm. Schedule Notes: Full Time Day Shift Position Utilization Management or Telephonic Case management experience are not appropriate for this position training will be only 1-week candidates. Must be able to integrate quickly. Required: Clinical Background, 3-5 Years Case Management Experience Therapy background will not be considered and strong computer skills. Preferred: Experience in discharge planning, hom e health care, rehabilitative medicine, community health, or managed care typical case ratio 1:21-25; will not meet with each patient, decided based on individual risk factors Candidates wishing to convert at the end of their assignment will need to have a bachelor's degree. General summary: The Integrated case Manager for Population Health is an interdependent member of the patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practice of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive health care needs though communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes. Addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires complex management strategies and the extensive use of resources to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum. Provides services to patients from ambulatory, inpatient, or health plan settings. Principle duties and responsibilities: Conducts a comprehensive assessment of patient and family/caregiver's biomedical, psychological, social and functional needs to gage the potential impact on recovery. Develops personalized patient-centered care plans aimed at optimizing the patient's care experience. Engages patients and their families as part of the care team through advocacy, ongoing communication, health education, identification of resources and service facilitation. Utilizes professional judgment, critical thinking, motivational interviewing, and self-management techniques to assist patients in overcoming barriers to goal achievement. Provides counselling and interventions related to treatment decisions and end of life issues including Advanced Care Planning. Provides coordination as necessary to ensure patients seamlessly and safely transition between care settings. Advocates for appropriate delivery of services within the patient's health plan benefit structure. Collaborates with appropriate members of the patient's treatment/care team to co-manage patients with complex medical and social needs. Facilitates interdependent collaborate care conferences. Continually evaluates the patient's response to the care/treatment plan making modifications when necessary. Plans and participates in process improvement activities designed to reduce risk, inclusive of data collection, analysis, and follow-up intervention activities. Facilitates interventions in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault. Supports department-based goals, which contribute to the success of the organization and Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Certifications/licensures required: Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license. Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) preferred. For current employees, effective date 10/31/2019, certification is required by December 2023. For new hires, certification must be obtained within 3-years from date of hire. Additional education/experience required for oncology case manager: Three or more years of oncology experience preferred. Certification in oncology social work (OSW) preferred if the candidate is a LMSW. For current employees, effective date 1/31/2020, certification is required by 12/31/2023. For new hires, certification must be obtained within 3-years from date of hire. Certifications & Licenses: LMSW License

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