Community Care Social Worker/Case Manager, HCBS Billings (Full Time)

CO_02 Benefis Community Care, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 25,151 - 35,821; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Montana seeks a Home and Community‑Based case management professional to provide psychosocial assessments, coordinate services, and support elderly or physically disabled beneficiaries in their homes and communities.

The role focuses on psychosocial needs, housing navigation, and community resources within a Care Management team, aiming to improve quality of life while adhering to system policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Three years of social work experience in a health care setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of case management methods, practice, and procedure.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of issues and needs of long-term care consumers.
• Knowledge of managing a budget.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary Care Management Team to plan, coordinate, assess, and monitor services for Montana Big Sky Waiver Medicaid beneficiaries in home/community settings.
• Provide psychosocial assessments, mental health support, housing, financial stability, and community resources.
• Improve quality of life and coordinate psychosocial services.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Handle a variety of people, stressful situations, and conflict.
• Perform all duties in line with Benefis Health System policies.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Overview

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities.

Home and Community‑Based case management services are centered care services delivered in the home and community. Program services fall into the categories of health services and human services. Primarily responsible for the human service aspect of case management to meet the psychosocial needs of members.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary Care Management Team that provides individualized member‑driven planning, coordination, assessment, and monitoring of services to help enrolled Montana Big Sky Waiver Medicaid beneficiaries who are elderly or physically disabled residing in their own homes or communities rather than institutionalized care settings.
• Provide psychosocial assessments, mental health support, navigating housing, financial stability, and community resources that focus on the human service psychosocial needs, community resources, and long‑term care placements as part of the Care Management team.
• Improve quality of life, provide emotional support, and coordinate psychosocial services.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
• Handle a variety of people, stressful situations, and conflict.
• Perform all job duties or tasks as assigned and comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work.
• Three (3) years of social work experience in a health care setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of case management methods, practice, and procedure.
• Knowledge of the application of diagnostic and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of issues and needs of long‑term care consumers.
• Prior knowledge of managing a budget.
• Knowledge of human behavior, disabilities, and the aging process.

Compensation

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Starting wage $22.13 per hour. Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience.

Benefits and Working Environment

The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient. Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system. Benefis Health System is one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.