Social Work Care Manager - Medical Home

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Social Work Care Manager (SWCM) position is hybrid remote with some travel to VT for training and PHSO Integrated Care Management team education. The SWCM coordinates care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness; promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and assumes the role with the interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient centered, clinical and resource outcomes. Serves as an important link between the patient, the healthcare teams, the payers, and the community. Actively participates in mentorship, training, and process improvement within their assigned team.

EDUCATION/SKILLS:
1.    Master’s in social work is required.
2.    Licensed in New York State as LMSW or within 6 months of hire.
3.    2-3 years’ experience in a health care setting (or equivalent) with Care Management experience is required.
4.    Case Management accreditation by a nationally recognized body for case management (CCM, ACM, or ANCC) is preferred. 
5.    Experience in the managed care process is preferred.
6.    Experience working with healthcare payers (Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance etc.) is preferred.
7.    Experience electronic medical record systems, EPIC experience is preferred.
8.    Experience using Microsoft products with proficiency in excel.