What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Case Manager position at Community Clinic?
Job Summary
Community Clinic is seeking a full-time bilingual Behavioral Health Case Manager to provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to its patients. The Case Manager works closely with a patient’s care team, including the provider, nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health consultants. Key responsibilities include care coordination, working referrals, case management, progress monitoring, education, and advocacy. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is required. A Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is preferred. Excellent benefits package including: insurance, 403(b), PTO and paid holidays.
Responsibilities
- Works within a team based approach to assist with coordinating continuity of patient care between Primary Care and Behavioral Health
- Manages care transitions after ER and inpatient hospital discharge, to facilitate timely engagement with Primary Care Provider.
- Coordinates and facilitates communication between patient and families, clinical provider and care team, Behavioral Health Consultant and referral sources (when applicable).
- Facilitates preventive wellness services and improvement in patient health outcomes, utilizing population health tools and reports.
- Conducts Behavioral Health screenings / assessments with patients and families when appropriate.
- Collaborates with clinical and other case management staff in the development and execution of the plan of care and achievements of goals.
- Assists the provider in understanding the history and physical or behavioral information from the patient, as well as the symptoms and reason for the patient’s visit.
- Interprets for Behavioral Health Providers, patients, and others when necessary and when language skills allow.
- Documents in the patient record in EMR.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- College degree in related field or related experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
Why Join Community Clinic?
- Be a part of a mission driven organization providing comprehensive health care to everyone in your community, regardless of their financial or medical situation!
- Automatic 5% contribution to employee retirement plan, no match required!
- Competitive pay, PTO, and 10 annual paid holidays!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
