Impactful HIV Medical Case Manager

Community Health Center, Inc; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, CT is seeking a Ryan White Medical Case Manager to deliver client-centered case management for individuals living with HIV/AIDS enrolled in Ryan White Part B.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, support treatment adherence, and coordinate access to medical and behavioral health services, working with interdisciplinary teams to improve viral suppression and retention in care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field.
• Candidates with an associate degree must have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in case management, care coordination, HIV services, healthcare, behavioral health, or community-based human services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Ryan White program requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments within required timelines to identify medical, psychosocial, behavioral health, housing, financial, transportation, substance use, and other service needs.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary providers.
• Provide treatment adherence counseling and education regarding HIV disease management, medications, viral suppression, prevention strategies, and overall wellness.
• Coordinate timely access to medical care, behavioral health services, specialty care, substance use treatment, housing services, transportation, insurance assistance, and other support services.
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up with internal and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor client engagement in HIV medical care and support retention in care efforts.
• Conduct reassessments and update care plans at minimum every six (6) months or as clinically indicated.
• Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care in collaboration with supervisors and care teams.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to reduce barriers and improve access to medically appropriate services.

Skills

Strong written and verbal

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Proficiency with EHR and Office

Education

Associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown, CT is seeking a Ryan White Medical Case Manager to deliver client-centered case management for individuals living with HIV/AIDS enrolled in Ryan White Part B.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, support treatment adherence, and coordinate access to medical and behavioral health services, working with interdisciplinary teams to improve viral suppression and retention in care.