Case Manager I
Open Health Care Clinics · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Essential Job Functions
- Assess clients for eligibility and suitability in receiving Ryan White or MAI funded Medical or Non-Medical Case Management.
- Ensure clients are assigned and serviced accordingly.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of strengths that may assist with barriers that may inhibit clients from accessing medical care, medication, and other supportive services.
- Utilize evidence-based techniques, including trauma informed care and motivational interviewing, to interact with and provide support to clients.
- Work with clients to develop individualized care plans unique to their needs in order to address barriers to medical care and ensure client’s ability to live at their maximum capacity.
- Monitor, evaluate, and review care plans regularly with clients to assess progress with and suitability of the care plan.
- Remain knowledgeable of available public and private community resources.
- Provide and follow up on referrals to community services, including advocating for clients and problem solving with community agencies.
- Attend medical and supportive services appointments with clients to provide support and education.
- Conduct home visits with clients to monitor progress with their care plans and assist in removing or alleviating barriers to completing steps within the care plans.
- Participate in case conferences to assess needs and coordinate services.
Safety/Infection Control
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Adhere to organizational infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE when required, and safe interactions in clinical areas.
- Follows protocols related to exposure control plans (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens).
- Reports any potential exposure, safety hazard, or incident immediately per agency procedure.
- Complies with all safety policies, emergency preparedness plans, and procedures for fire safety, active shooter, natural disasters, etc.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Participates in mandatory safety, compliance, and emergency response trainings.
- Adheres to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (for substance use data), and all privacy/security regulations.
- Follows all FQHC compliance programs including incident reporting, quality assurance, and risk management protocols.
- Follows all practice standards and documentation requirements necessary for FTCA risk management compliance.
Workforce Development
- Attends and participates in in-service, monthly staff meetings, continuing education offerings, community training events, conferences, and webinars as appropriate.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings assigned by supervisor.
- Collaborate annually with team members and leadership to review program and departmental policies and procedures (amending as needed).
- Complete 16 hours of HIV orientation training.
- Complete 24 hours of annual training.
- Maintains CEs as required by applicable licensing body.
Required Education
- A bachelor’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners OR
- A bachelor's degree in nursing (RN) currently licensed in Louisiana by the Board of Nurse Examiners (one year of paid experience will substitute for the degree) OR
- A bachelor's degree in a human service-related field, AND one (1) year of paid post-degree experience in direct service to the HIV target population.
Skills, Licensure, and Knowledge Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
- Valid LA Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass an auto insurance carrier review.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Travel or Special Requirements
- Driving during the workday, as well as local or out-of-state travel, may be required to perform job duties.