Geriatric Care Manager

Job Duties

• Conduct an in-home or virtual in-home assessment for each new client and perform a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
• Develop a care management (CM) "Plan of Care" in conjunction with Director of Care Management and the client/family.
• Create a "Recommendations Report" based on the client assessment, clients needs and wishes - present this to the client, family members and/or professionals.
• Make follow up home visits (in person or virtually) to the client to coordinate, implement, modify, & evaluate the Plan of Care activities and to assess safety, health or cognitive risks.
• Act as an advocate and liaison to medical providers & other health care team members.
• Escort and drive clients to physician appts & other appts as needed.
• Provide supportive counseling/family support/mediator services as needed.
• Provide assistance/guidance to (or interaction with) guardianship/conservatorship as needed.
• Provide collaboration/assistance with or for any fiduciary needs as needed.

Job Qualifications

• A sincere desire to serve older adults and help them maintain their dignity and independence.
• Current Registered Nurse License, Social Work License in the state of MD or DC, or Social Work Masters Decree strongly preferred.
• Masters' degree or license in nursing, gerontology, counseling, or therapy preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics, dementia, home health, hospice care and/or mental health strongly preferred.
• Experience/ willingness to conduct home visits wherever the client resides (COVID-19 exceptions).
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet client & family needs.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay with benefits including health benefits, holiday leave, and 401K plan.
• You can also work from your home-based office.

Work Location

• In person, commuting to clients in DMV area.

Employment Status

• Part time 10-15 hrs weekly.

Rate

• $65/hr.