What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management Associate position at Mass General Brigham?
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
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Job Summary
SummaryProvides support to psychiatric triage clinicians with routine and regulatory clinical and administrative functions.
Assist director as necessary
Essential Functions
Supports the process of patient referrals and dispositions to several levels of care.. The referral process includes entering clinical information into the referral system and managing the communications regarding acceptance and bed offer or denial with facilities; referrals, telephone with pre-referral information and to establish a start of care date; initiating the patient care referral paperwork
Supports the insurance authorization and continued stay process by making initial contact and obtaining insurance authorizations; submitting fax and online requests for continued stay authorization and monitors the decision from the payer.
Researches available community resources at the request of the psychiatric triage clinicians.
Communication with central admissions team via microsoft teams.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Qualifications
Associate's Degree Social Work required or
Bachelor's Degree Social Work preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Experience
clinical and/or community resource experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Attention to detail.
Computer proficiency required Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
