Telephonic Geriatric Care Manager - Social Work

MJHS; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS is seeking a Care Manager to support Elderplan/HomeFirst members by phone, addressing medical, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs. You will develop and monitor person-centered care plans and coordinate care across settings with the interdisciplinary team and PCPs.

Applicants should hold a BS in social work with MSW/LMSW preferred; 3–5 years of clinical social experience in long-term care, managed care, home care, geriatrics or hospice; familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid regulations;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• MSW or LMSW preferred.
• 3–5 years clinical social experience in long term care, managed care, home care, geriatrics or hospice preferred.
• Prior experience in an interdisciplinary service delivery environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
• Current LMSW in New York State preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic support for members’ medical, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor person-centered service plans.
• Ensure continuity of care across settings through collaboration with interdisciplinary team, PCP, member representatives, and specialists.
• Utilize benefit structures and community resources to meet member’s needs.
• Educate members on disease processes, preventative health, and quality of life interventions.
• Adhere to CMS/DOH regulations and policies.

Skills

Social work

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CMS/DOH regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

MSW or LMSW preferred

LMSW in New York State preferred

Job description

MJHS is seeking a Care Manager to support Elderplan/HomeFirst members by phone, addressing medical, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs. You will develop and monitor person-centered care plans and coordinate care across settings with the interdisciplinary team and PCPs.

Applicants should hold a BS in social work with MSW/LMSW preferred; 3–5 years of clinical social experience in long-term care, managed care, home care, geriatrics or hospice; familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid regulations;