Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,600 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Defined contribution retirement plan

Wellness challenges and mental health resources

4 weeks of caregiver leave

Tuition coverage for you and family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a compassionate healthcare professional to assess and coordinate care for patients diagnosed with HIV. The position emphasizes patient education, effective communication, and teamwork.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree or relevant equivalent experience, alongside Basic Life Support certification within the first month. This role provides a competitive annual salary ranging from $54,600 to $81,900 and various benefits, including vacation time and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a substitutive combination of education and experience is required.
• Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire.
• No specific work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate clients/families on medical aspects to improve adherence.
• Monitor the implementation of care plans.

Skills

Case Management

Clinical Evaluations

Community Resources

Computer Literacy

Effective Written Communication

Family Support

HIPAA Compliance

Oral Communications

Patient Care

Patient Education

Prevention Programs

Referral Coordination

Team Collaboration

Team Communication

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients. Linkage to Care Case Management for adults newly diagnosed with HIV.

Scheduled Hours

40 hours per week.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive sensitive assessment with the client and family/support network as appropriate, in order to develop a plan of care to meet identified needs.
• Arranges and coordinates service referrals for the client/family as needed; provides ongoing monitoring of the activities implemented to carry out the plan of care. Refers clients/families to public benefits programs as eligible.
• Provides regular contact with enrolled clients and documents all contacts and service coordination activities in client records as required by program guidelines.
• Educates clients/families about the basic medical and psychosocial aspects of disease in order to optimize adherence to care.
• Provides proactive follow up, tracking symptoms and treatment responses.
• Adheres to all applicable state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding programs.
• Stays abreast of new resources, programs and developments. Participates in continuous training and education, including attendance at staff meeting and community meetings as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications & Professional Licenses

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support – American Red Cross

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the BLS requirements.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

• Case Management
• Clinical Evaluations
• Community Resources
• Computer Literacy
• Effective Written Communication
• Family Support
• HIPAA Compliance
• Oral Communications
• Patient Care
• Patient Education
• Prevention Programs
• Referral Coordination
• Team Collaboration
• Team Communication

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 annually

Benefits Statement

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403b) retirement savings plan, with employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources available for continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.