HIV Medical Case Manager

Job Description

Our Role: Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact in our community? Come join our team-oriented, family-friendly organization of over one hundred talented public health professionals!

The Position: Within agency policies, under the direction of the Medical Case Manager Supervisor, the Medical Case Manager for HIV Care carries out a variety of Medical Case Management duties involving direct patient contact in clinic and during home visits. The incumbent is a professional who works in collaboration with the HIV Medical Case Management team. The incumbent usually works on a one-to-one client-worker basis to assist people living with HIV/AIDS to independence in decision-making and accessing services for their health-related or psychosocial needs. The incumbent will also work with clients who were formally engaged in more intensive service levels and/or who have progressed to self-management. Duties include assessing the sufficiency of self-management and providing additional services, when appropriate, to prevent lapses in care.

Hours: 40 hours per week – 100% FTE, requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Status: Regular – Permanent full-time position

Benefits: The District offers a comprehensive health benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, and life coverages, including several voluntary plans through The Standard, Aflac, and MetLife. The District provides medical and dental coverage contributing percentages of the average medical and dental insurance premium cost for full time employees as follows: Employee @ 100%, Employee & Spouse @ 90%, Employee & Child(ren) @ 90%, and Full Family @ 85%. Benefits include generous paid time off, and twelve paid holidays per year. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Several deferred compensation retirement savings plans are also offered.

Note: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts intake/assessment interviews with HIV/AIDS clients who may be self-referred or referred by another community agency.
• Develops a plan of service for individual clients. Provides prevention and risk reduction education for partners, friends, and/or family members as needed.
• Organizes and manages caseload and referrals; maintains open communication and acts as a client advocate with involved agencies and other service providers.
• Establishes relationships with health care and social service agencies to assist/coordinate with discharge planning, referrals, and continuing care.
• Coordinates prevention case management issues with PCM and case management team.
• Participates in clinical staffing and administrative meetings.
• Coordinates client participation in appropriate educational and social activities.
• Maintains records on all client encounters including home and office visits, telephone calls, and contact with client’s providers congruent with the Health District and regulatory case management guidelines.
• Uses the appropriate electronic medical documentation system proficiently and regularly for all client records as required.
• Maintains data for required reports as requested.
• Works closely with HIV staff and clinical staff regarding client medical care.
• Provides post-test counseling for patients who test positive.
• Provides risk reduction counseling as requested.
• Represents Health District HIV/AIDS services in public outreach opportunities as requested. Participates in associated education and outreach efforts as requested.
• Works with the case management team to maintain, refine, and comply with protocols, procedures, and referral/resource information files.
• Completes timely and accurate random moments to comply with contractual requirements of Medicaid Administrative Match.
• Keeps current on and complies with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, always ensuring confidentiality.

For the full list of essential functions, as well as information about work environment and physical demands, please refer to the job posting.

Education & Experience:

Universal Standards for Personnel per Contract:

• Understand statewide HIV Case Management Standards and all requirements.
• Have knowledge of HIV/AIDS care service delivery system.
• Have education, knowledge, and skills sufficient to fulfill the functions and scope of their position.
• Receive regular, direct supervision.

Agency Classification Minimum Requirements – Social Worker 1:

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of related experience.
  OR
  
• An equivalent combination of education, certification, community service, training, and life experiences that demonstrate competency may also be considered.

*Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
**A successful criminal background check is required.

Licenses, Certifications, & Other Requirements:

• Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis throughout the region, a valid Washington State driver’s license, use of the incumbent’s personal motor vehicle, and proof of appropriate auto insurance.

To view the job announcement and complete the required electronic application, please visit the Careers page of our website at kitsappublichealth.org, or
go to GovernmentJobs.com.