Care Manager - 236908
: Job Details :

Job Duties include:

Maintain continuous care management services of a complex caseload over extended periods of time and various levels of care as well as understanding eligibility determination for program.

Will provide self-care management education and training, advocacy, and information dissemination

Assist client with understanding their care management plan and following through with provider recommendations and medication regimen as prescribed by provider

Educate and assist client with self-management plans to manage their chronic health care conditions; diabetes, hypertension, HIV/Aids

Links and advocates client to essential resources in the community.

Participate in regular multi-disciplinary staff meetings.

Develop relationship and communication with all treatment providers and family members to ensure continuity of care.

Meet regularly with supervisor as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of care management services and dealing with administrative issues.

Documents all service contacts on a timely basis and maintains case records in accordance with agency standards and requirements

Assist in the coordination of care including tracking clients, prompting for appts. and referrals, attend appts. with clients (if requested), provide linkage to treatment providers including auditory, vision, dental care and social support as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree (psychology, social work, or Behavioral Health related field)

1-2 years of case management or related experience

Valid Drivers License and auto insurance

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Pay range: $25-28/hr

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.