Job Information
Gateway Hudson Valley Health Home Plus Care Manager in Kingston, New York
Health Home Plus Care Manager
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Kingston, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
When you work forGateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.
We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO
POSITION SUMMARY
Health Home Plus (HH+) is an intensive care management program established to provide HH members the intensive services needed to stabilize their health and social service needs in the community. The Health Home Plus Care Manager (case manager) is responsible for the provision of intensive Care Management services to individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness in Ulster County. The Care Manager collaborates with mental health professionals in Ulster County and Managed Care Organizations to connect with and refer recipients of service with vital resources in the community to be successful in reaching goals.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Function as a member of the Health Home Plus Care Management team in Ulster County.
Participate in county-wide care management trainings, case reviews, and utilization reviews.
Participate in treatment team meetings for the purpose of facilitating Care Management services
Provide linkage and referral facilitation for services, resources, and tools on behalf of Care Management recipients to support them in achieving their goals
Provide Person -Centered, comprehensive, accessible services with continuous follow-up
Conduct comprehensive outreach and follow-up services to facilitate continued engagement with care
Facilitate smooth transitions in care, including inpatient admissions, discharge and transfer between providers
Identify and address barriers to accessing consistent care and inform interventions
Provide regular communication with the care team members to share information and ensure care is relevant and informed
Plan regular case conferences with relevant care team members
Develop qualitative care plans based on comprehensive intake assessments, ongoing reassessments, case conferences, and routine contact with network providers
Monitor and ensure incorporation of care plan goals into all aspects of care
Prepare and maintain records of individual progress and services performed, reporting changes in the electronic health record
Abide by HIPAA laws, regulations, and related agency’s policies and procedures
Provide outreach and presentations to key players regarding Care Management services and service utilization
Travel to clinics throughout Ulster County to meet with individuals, consult with mental health practitioners, and provide services
Track utilization of services and monitor outcomes of those referrals
Complete and submit statistical reports and other required program documentation in a timely manner
Maintain communication and relationships with individuals, outside agencies, referral sources, and other service providers
Ensure the achievement of program objectives and contract expectations
Represent the agency’s Care Management services on community committees
Keep abreast of trends, changes, and new developments in the field of Health Home Care Management and other related areas through professional affiliations, community involvement, conferences, and trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed below
2. A NYS teacher’s certificate for which a bachelor’s degree is required
3. NYS licensure and registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree
4. A Bachelor’s level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnoses
5. A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
And
Experience:
Two years of experience:
1. In providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or substance abuse; or
In linking individuals with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing and financial services).
A master’s degree in one of the listed education fields may be substituted for one year of Experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to Sit or stand for 8 hours/day
Must be able to bend down or kneel occasionally (1-2 times/week)
Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion
May occasionally be required to lift no more than 25 pounds (1-2 times per month)
We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V/SO employer