Ryan White Case Manager chez ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC

Description

Essential Functions:

• Ability to case manage a diverse population of HIV-infected individuals
• Ability to respectfully interact with clients and work cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to respond to emergencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide on-site Ryan White Medical Case Management services to an assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure quality care and identify appropriate services.
• Establish and maintain a professional therapeutic rapport with clients.
• Conduct intake assessments and reassessments of clients.
• Develop a care plan and monitor client’s progress towards meeting the plan goals.
• Develop resources and make referrals appropriate resources.
• Follow up with client’s service providers regarding referrals.
• Respond to issues effectively and in a timely manner.
• Document activities regularly in progress notes.
• Protect the oral, written and electronic confidentiality of the client and the client’s records according to professional ethics, law, and HIPAA rules.
• Participate in case conferences with health care and other providers to sustain or improve client’s quality of life.
• Meet annual training requirements established by Ryan White funders and Zufall Health Center.
• Attend and participate in appropriate staff meetings and willing to travel between Zufall sites for clinical days.
• Report a client’s health and/or behavioral changes to the supervisor.
• Reports a client’s threats to harm self or others to the supervisor.
• Other duties as required and necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health services, or related field required, or a combination of education and experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 
• Expertise and experience delivering care and case management in a clinical setting, preferable specific HIV case management experience or relevant healthcare/clinical experience in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with HIV/AIDS, substance use, and mental health.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team in a clinical and non-clinical setting.
• Bilingual (Spanish)/bicultural preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and computer skills.