Hybrid Care Manager Social Worker - Medicaid Resources

COPC Brand; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Full benefits

Job summary

COPC Brand is seeking a Care Manager / Social Worker in Columbus, OH to assess social, psychological, and environmental needs and connect patients with community resources.

You will work with primary care providers, nurses, and care coordinators to deliver whole-person, patient-centered care, including end-of-life discussions when needed.

Five years of clinical care management experience, an Ohio licensed Social Worker, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of Medicaid are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years or more clinical and care management experience in hospital, home health/hospice, or managed care setting
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio
• Active Ohio driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout COPC's service area as needed
• Previous experience working with Medicaid patients; knowledge of Medicaid rules and regulations
• Master's degree in Social Work (preferred)
• Epic EHR system experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments to evaluate social, psychological, or environmental needs related to admission, diagnosis, treatment, or discharge.
• Provide patient/caregiver with education, information, and referral services. Provide patient/caregiver with relevant information about medical illness, behavioral health, insurance coverage, support, and community services.
• Develop plan of care for patients in collaboration with the primary care team. Document in the medical record as indicated and designated case management tool accurately.
• Provide ongoing communication between the patient and health care team to ensure improved patient outcomes and high quality of patient care. Conduct end-of-life discussions with patient/family, as needed.
• Facilitate referrals to other disciplines and internal health and community based programs as needed to improve patient outcomes. Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary patient/caregiver conferences.
• Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives, work on special projects as needed and attend all departmental meetings.
• Serve as an advocate and resource for the patient/caregiver.
• Provide temporary case management to a specified case load.

Skills

Social work

Care management

Medicaid knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

COPC Brand is seeking a Care Manager / Social Worker in Columbus, OH to assess social, psychological, and environmental needs and connect patients with community resources.

You will work with primary care providers, nurses, and care coordinators to deliver whole-person, patient-centered care, including end-of-life discussions when needed.

Five years of clinical care management experience, an Ohio licensed Social Worker, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of Medicaid are required or preferred.