Community Care Team Case Manager

ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC in Lewiston, ME is seeking a CCT - Community Care Team/Home Case Manager to coordinate patient-centered care in the home and community. The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care practices to identify care gaps and reduce unnecessary hospital use.

You will support patients with complex emotional-social needs, provide housing support, and work with MaineCare and community partners to tailor care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field
• 5 years direct service in social/health/behavioral fields
• MHRT/C certification or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services with the primary care practice to provide patient-centered care
• Engage the patient to reduce unnecessary health care services and improve health
• Special focus on housing support for HOME enrolled patients
• Collaborate with designated physician practices and community partners
• Work with patients with complex emotional-social issues

Skills

Social Work

Sociology

Public Health

Nursing

MHRT/C Certification

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Schedule/Status: Full Time, 40 HoursDepartment: Community and Behavioral HealthService Area: Lewiston, Maine and surrounding townsRole: CCT - Community Care Team/HOME Case ManagerWork Setting: Community and HomesAbout Andwell:At Andwell, you don’t just work here, you belong.Being a part of the team at Andwell Health Partners means belonging to a community of people with purpose, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve by providing innovative and compassionate health care in the comfort of their homes and communities.Take control of your day with flexible scheduling options.Ability to utilize and challenge your skills in the home or community setting.More 1:1 time with patients, working autonomously in the comfort of their home.Comprehensive benefit package to support life outside of work.Stability – An employer of choice for 50 years.Centralized HR, IT, education, and employee experience departments for improved support.Benefits:Incredibly flexible Health Insurance plansEducation ReimbursementPaid time offOpportunities for internal promotionsWhat You’ll Do:Care Manager Social Worker will, in collaboration with the primary care practice, coordinate services using a systematic and cost-effective approach to provide patient-centered care for a defined population.The Care Manager will engage the patient to reduce unnecessary health care services and improve their overall health and well-being. A specialized focus on housing support will be provided to HOME enrolled patients.Care Manager to work with each practice to assess the gaps in care coordination as well as patients’ access to and utilization of community supports.The Care manager will need to collaborate with designated physician practices and community partners to determine the best model for addressing the needs of the most complex patients.Work with patients with complex emotional-social issues and mental health concerns.Work with CCT, primary care provider, and MaineCare to identify recipients who are most likely to benefit from care management intervention and agree to participate.Care manager may make patient visits prior to hospital discharge, in the primary care practice, in the home or public setting.What You’ll Bring:Must meet one of the following criteria:A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, public health, or nursing from an accredited four (4) year institution of higher learning;Combined five (5) years of education and experience in providing direct services in social, health, or behavior health fields; orA current Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification.Must have a reliable automobile.Must have current Maine driver’s license.Evidence of automobile insurance.Annual flu vaccination required.Come see what we do with a ride-along or job shadow!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.#INDLP