Care Coordinator - Health Homes Job at The Bridge Inc.

The Bridge Inc. New York, NY 10030

Health Home Care Coordination Care Coordinator
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Scope of Position: Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Care Coordinator works with members and the member’s network of providers to help minimize barriers to care and help members achieve improved health outcomes. Using interventions such as care coordination, motivational interviewing and health promotion, care managers help members, over the course of time, develop the skills needed to manage their health and psychosocial needs with greater independence. Care Managers will have the opportunity to work as part of outcome driven integrated team aimed at improving the delivery of care to individuals living with chronic illness and behavioral health issues.

Essential Position Functions:

1. Work with the population served by the Health Homes Program, which includes adults living with a serious mental illness, adults with chronic medical conditions, and/or individuals with a history of alcoholism and/or substance use disorders; conduct initial assessments and reassessments of members’ needs, including medical, mental health, substance use, financial, housing, and support needs; develop person-centered care plans with documented input and approval from other providers and the member in adherence with Health Home standards.

2. Work with member’s medical and behavioral health staff to develop, implement, and coordinate the care plan for clients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure, hypertension, behavioral health conditions, and HIV, among other illnesses, based on the Health Home chronic disease care coordination model standards; coordinate member services with all service providers through regular case conferencing in accordance with Health Home guidelines; conduct field visits to individuals in their homes or location of their choice to provide services.

3. Must be comfortable doing field work in different settings like, but not limited to, shelters, SRO’s, substance abuse programs, mental health facilities and hospitals; responding to questions and concerns and contact other care providers and community resources to ensure that individuals are receiving needed care; documentation of contacts and attempted contacts and all other documentation within required time frames

4. Attend staff meetings, supervision, conferences and trainings, as required; adhere to all approved Bridge personnel Health Home policies and procedures. Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • B.A./B.S. level professional with at least two years' experience working with the Mentally ill/Substance Abuse population. Minimum of 2 years in a mental health setting
  • Experience with electronic record systems strongly desired.
  • Willingness to travel by public transportation through the Bronx and Manhattan and the ability to manage time and meet program / regulatory requirements are essential
  • Must have experience in outreach, client engagement, assessment, direct service and treatment, and documentation
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

The Bridge is an AA/EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED
MASK WEARING IS REQUIRED.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New York, NY 10030: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Case management: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: One location




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