Case Manager-Field Based in Essex and Surrounding Counties - NJ

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as primary care manager for high medical risks / needs members with comorbid behavioral health needs
• Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic (SDoH) needs
• Develop and implement individualized, person-centered care plans inclusive of goals, opportunities and interventions aligned with a person's readiness to change to support the best health and quality of life outcomes by meeting the member where they are
• Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
• Provide referral and linkage as appropriate and accepted by member (may include internal consult opportunities such as Housing Navigator, Pharmacy Team, Peer Specialist, etc. or community-based provider referrals such as PCP, specialists, medication assisted therapy referrals, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• 4-Year or Higher degree in a behavioral health related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience directly serving individuals with behavioral health conditions (mental health / substance use disorders) or individuals in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• 1+ years of experience with local behavioral health providers and community support organizations (e.g., food banks, non-emergent transportation, utility assistance, housing/rapid re-housing assistance, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted independent licensure as a Social Worker
• Demonstrated experience/additional training or certifications in Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Care
• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in Managed Care
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

Physical Requirements

• Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day
• Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
• Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, stethoscope, etc.)
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Hours

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Drug-Free Workplace

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.