Clinical Case Manager I

Classification Title:

Clinical Case Manager

Job Description:

Community-Based Education and Case Management
- Maintains an active caseload providing interventions as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assures procurement of additional services as needed.
- Acquires and provides to the team detailed information regarding an assigned client to establish the foundation for the Treatment Plan.
- Works with the client and their family using professional judgment and discretion to implement the team determined Treatment Plan.
- Assists in the development, implementation and revision of individual treatment plans; assures that services provided are specified in the Treatment Plan and monitors progress toward treatment goals.
- Provides tailored oral hygiene and nutrition education to children and families, making linkages for interventions as appropriate.
- Assist families in enrolling their child in Medicaid and completing forms, as needed.

Community Based Clinical Navigation
- Consults and cooperates with community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, advocacy, and follow up with the focus on attaining treatment goals.
- Develop engaging strategies with school personnel to inform students and parents about school-based dental outreach activities.
- Establish and maintain close relationships with safety net organizations and have good working knowledge of key contacts, eligibility criteria, referral process, and follow-up outcomes of these organizations.
- Organizes transportation for patients transferred to or seeking services at local dental safety net providers.

Administration
- Attends meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
- Prepares and maintains client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and
regulations, grant requirements, etc.
- Verifies patient Medicaid eligibility.
- Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise.
- Completion of training and ongoing certification as required

Expected Salary:

$25/hr, commensurate with education/experience

Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
-CPR certification
- Ability to drive to various locations within Alachua County
- Good communication skills to foster relationships with partnerships of outreach program
- Experience working with pediatric populations
- Exhibits cultural sensitivity with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic populations
- Past experience working in the Medicaid system
- Past experience working in a dental outreach program
- Familiarity with community resources, social services, and healthcare in Alachua County
- Ability to properly demonstrate and communicate health education activities
- Fluent in Spanish

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume."

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Advertised: 24 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time