Medical Social Worker

Position Title: Medical Social Worker/Case Manager

Reports To: Director of Social Services

Position Purposes: The Medical Social Worker/Case Manager provides affirming, respectful, and supportive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. The Medical Social Worker/Case Manager is responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing case plans, providing case management services, and working as part of the interdisciplinary health team for clients of Five Horizons Health Services (FHHS).

Essential Functions:

· Provide direct social work services to a caseload of clients at different levels of care as dictated by their care plans to facilitate client retention in medical care

· Complete biannual psychosocial assessments and case plans

· While ensuring discussions are respectful, confidential, and aligned with group objectives.

· Collaborate with client’s medical team to identify and address medical needs related to accessing care and treatment

· Participate in multidisciplinary health teams and provide feedback from the social work perspective

· Maintain a strong knowledge of available services to include Ryan White HIV / AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), and Alabama Insurance Assistance Program (AIAP)

· Demonstrate a skilled knowledge of engagement, assessment, case planning, and monitoring techniques to maintain the helping relationship between the client and FHHS

· Promote client participation in the healthcare continuum through face-to-face encounters, telephone interactions, text messaging, and any other engagement techniques as needed

· Enhance clients’ understanding of HIV by demonstrating and relaying a skilled knowledge of HIV / AIDS, Hepatitis C, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and their effects on individuals and families

· Maintain required client records, document services provided, scan client documents into EHR, and complete other required paperwork in a timely manner

· Maintain compliance with HIPAA and state guidelines as well as FHHS policy and procedures

· Perform any other department / agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor

· As with all other positions, during emergencies, the Medical Social Worker/Case Manager is expected to fill in at any position within the agency for which they are capable of performing

Education/Professional:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work

· Licensure or license-eligible at the appropriate level through the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

· Must possess a strong ability to interact with diverse groups and cultures

· Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements: This position requires an individual who is self-motivated and able to independently complete assigned responsibilities. Moreover, this individual must also be able to accept proper supervision and work cooperatively with clients, peers, and other professionals

Frequent sitting, some standing / walking, and occasionally lifting supplies / equipment up to 50 lbs. Occasional reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching. This position requires an individual who is mentally alert and able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Individual must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office programming and, after necessary training, electronic health records system and Telemedicine equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000