Senior Care Coordination Specialist

Rutgers University; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation & leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Senior Care Coordination Specialist within the Department of Infectious Disease Practice at the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). The role focuses on assessment, counseling, and coordinating care for high-risk patients with mental health or substance use needs.

The LSW/LAC/MCM will manage daily workflows to meet grant targets, ensure documentation and billing compliance, and coordinate an integrated care plan with clinicians and community

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with license to practice in New Jersey plus two years post-master experience.
• Patient experience in mental health and/or substance use.
• Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Minimum one year managed care and/or case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and collaborate with patients, medical providers, families, and support services to address needs identified in health and psychosocial assessments.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments including functional status, mental health, acuity, prognosis, and need for services.
• Perform financial eligibility screening every six months and help patients obtain health coverage.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care plan for complex patients in collaboration with the physician and healthcare team.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Managed care knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Care Coordination Specialist in the Department of Infectious Disease Practice within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ).

The Senior Care Coordination Specialist will work as the Licensed Social Work/ Licensed Associate Counselor Mental Health Clinician and contribute to the success of the program by managing the daily workflow to achieve high quality care management delivery and positive clinical outcomes, while meeting the administrative and contractual performance targets, documentation standards and billing requirements of the grant program(s). This position will focus on assessment, counseling, and coordinating care of high risk/high acuity patients with untreated mental, emotional or substance abuse or problems. The LSW / LAC MCM is responsible for meeting the HRSA standards for medical case management that include (1) initial assessment of service needs; (2) development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan; (3) coordination of services required to implement the plan; (4) client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and (5) periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client, as well as patient specific health education, counseling, monitoring, assessment and deployment of techniques to assure the engagement and retention in care of the identified patients. LSW / LAC MCM activities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, conducting clinical assessments, medical case management, client advocacy, referral, prevention, and education.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assess and works collaboratively with the patients, medical provider, designated family/significant others and community support service providers to address the needs identified in the patient’s health and psychosocial risk assessment and implement a plan of care based upon the needs identified.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
• Conduct and complete a biopsychosocial assessment to include functional status, mental health status, acuity level, prognosis/diagnosis, and assesses the need for treatment services and resources.
• Performs financial eligibility screening, every six (6) months and assist patients to obtain health coverage if applicable.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary plan of care for patients with complex mental health and/or substance abuse and socio-economic problems, in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.

FLSA Exempt
Grade 29S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 84829.000
Mid Range Salary 102167.000
Maximum Salary 121574.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey plus two (2) years post Masters experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Patient experience in the area of mental health and/or substance use required.
• Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications: Minimum one year managed care and/or case management experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in the care of people with HIV / AIDS . Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of ICD10 and DSM -V coding is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Position requires standing to 1/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/2 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ;

• Clinical environment.
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST1211 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey plus two (2) years post Masters experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have patient experience in the area of mental health and/or substance use?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of one year of managed care and/or case management experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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