Health Home Care Manager (Health Home Care Partner)

Eliot Community Human Services; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with complex needs. As a Care Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating care for members with behavioral health and medical challenges. This position emphasizes a person-centered approach, ensuring that each member receives tailored support and resources. You'll work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and engage directly with clients to promote recovery and empowerment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the mental health field and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• 3 years of direct experience in Care Management or Case Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual Person-Centered Care Plans and manage care transitions.
• Engage members and connect them with needed services.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage and transportation resources.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Commitment to Mental Health Recovery

Care Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Certification as Peer Specialist

Certification as Recovery Coach

Job description

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Eliot's behavioral health program is seeking an energetic, empathic, Care Manager to support members in the coordination of medical, behavioral health, and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to mental health recovery, substance abuse disorders, and the coordination of integrated care. Additionally, the candidate will possess strong time-management, organizational, and communication skills allowing for some work-related tasks to be completed remotely.

Eliot's One Care Health Home program is an innovative Care Management approach for members with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs who are dual eligible, having both Masshealth and Medicare benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordination of annual Person-Centered Care Plan (PCCP), coordination of interdisciplinary Member care teams, manage care transitions, and post-discharge follow-up where indicated, track and ensure documentation of Member’s centralized record is current.
• Document all coordination activities and coordinate authorizations with CCA Clinical Operations Team.
• Provide rotating 24/7 On-call coverage.
• Outreach and engage member as soon as possible.
• Partner with the member to develop and implement a person-centered care plan; ensure member and key interdisciplinary team members receive a copy of the care plan.
• Connect members with needed services in alignment with a person-centered care plan.
• Provide CCA Transitions of Care team with relevant info for admitted members to support inpatient care and discharge planning.
• Convene interdisciplinary care team and coordinate activities to ensure integration.
• Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with individuals.
• Provide transportation/mobility resources that enable enrollees to fully participate in medical and community resource appointments and provide transportation when necessary.

Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field with three years direct experience in Care Management or Case Management or must be a Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Coach. May substitute one year of experience with a college degree in the human services field if a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach. Must have a strong commitment to mental health recovery, substance abuse disorders, care coordination, and wellness. Must have skills to establish supportive relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, individuals with substance abuse disorders, and those with complex medical conditions. Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

MA Driver's License