HIV Medical Case Manager – LMSW, Bilingual Care Coordination

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO & Company Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company00

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits

$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at  

Travel Insurance

Pet Insurance

Subsidized Gym Membership

Descripción de la vacante

Legacy Community Health in Houston is seeking a Ryan White Medical Case Manager to support HIV-positive patients with social services, linkage to care, and adherence. You will collaborate with providers, patients, families, and community partners to address medical and psychosocial needs in a culturally sensitive, team-based environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, a Texas LMSW license, and at least one year of HIV case management experience.

Formación

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Current Texas Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) is required.
• One year of case management experience with people living with HIV and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required. If the employee is bilingual, then they must have written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and screen HIV+ individuals who have been referred for social service needs by Legacy providers.
• Provide information, referrals, and assistance with linkage to medical, psychosocial, and basic needs services as needed with the goal of improving patients’ independence and overall health.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to decrease service gaps and remove barriers to services.
• Assist patients who have been lost to care with returning to medical services.
• Must comply with the standards of care including DSHS Texas HIV Management Standards and other applicable standards of care.
• Follow program standards and protocols, including completing Comprehensive Assessments and Individualized Care Plans with patients.
• Maintain paperwork and documentation necessary for program standards.
• Attend trainings and community meetings as needed.
• Monitor the efficacy and quality of services through periodic re-evaluation with peers and assigned supervisor.
• Document service provided in EHRS client records within 72 hours.
• Participate in Legacy’s Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance Program.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Customer service

EHRS proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Typing

Travel between locations

Discretion/confidentiality

Educación

Master’s degree in social work

Degree in health, human or education services

Descripción del empleo

Legacy Community Health in Houston is seeking a Ryan White Medical Case Manager to support HIV-positive patients with social services, linkage to care, and adherence. You will collaborate with providers, patients, families, and community partners to address medical and psychosocial needs in a culturally sensitive, team-based environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, a Texas LMSW license, and at least one year of HIV case management experience.